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Stochastic

Definition

Stochastic (adjective): Involving or characterized by a random variable or process.

Senses and Usages

1. Mathematics: Relating to or denoting a random process involving a sequence of states.

Example: The probability of drawing a black card from a well-shuffled deck is a stochastic event.

2. Economics: Pertaining to or involving random fluctuations in economic activity, such as prices or employment.

Example: Stochastic models are commonly used to predict stock market behavior.

3. Linguistics: Referring to processes in language that operate by chance, such as sound change.

Example: Historical linguistics investigates stochastic processes that led to language evolution.

4. Computer Science: Referring to algorithms or simulations that incorporate randomness.

Example: Stochastic gradient descent is a popular algorithm used in machine learning.

5. Local Usage: [Insert local usage here, if applicable]

Example: [Insert local sentence here, if applicable]

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