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How to pronounce “arbitrary”
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Pronunciation guide for arbitrary
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of arbitrary with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Make it New: A History of Silicon Valley Design
It was completely arbitrary.
- Definition summary
- (usually of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
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How to pronounce arbitrary
Make it New: A History of Silicon Valley Design
It was completely arbitrary.
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A Deep Dive Into “arbitrary”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (usually of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
- Determined by impulse rather than reason; often connoting heavy-handedness.
- (mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.
- Determined by independent arbiter.
- (linguistics) Not representative or symbolic; not iconic.
- [Noun]
- Anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.
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