stochastic

Pronunciation

Adjective B2 Upper-intermediate

Involving randomness, so that outcomes can't be predicted exactly, only described in terms of probability.

"The model treats customer arrivals as a stochastic process rather than a fixed schedule."

Synonyms and antonyms

random probabilistic

deterministic

A stochastic process is essentially the opposite of a deterministic one, where the same starting conditions always give the same result.

Which word fits the gap? "The model treats customer arrivals as a _____ process rather than a fixed schedule."

Answer: stochastic

In your own words, what does "stochastic" mean?

Involving randomness, so that outcomes can't be predicted exactly, only described in terms of probability.