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Arbitrary

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Based on personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Sense 1: Random or capricious

Usage:

• She made an arbitrary decision to draw lots for the winner.
• The judge's ruling seemed arbitrary and was not based on evidence.

Sense 2: Determined by individual preference or bias

Usage:

• His taste in art is completely arbitrary.
• An arbitrary grading system was employed which led to inconsistency.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Arbitrary code, as variable-length strings of binary digits, that can be assigned a unique meaning.

Sense 1: A unique identifier or label

Usage:

• The product is identified by an arbitrary code.
• In this system, each employee is given an arbitrary number to maintain confidentiality.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a random or capricious manner

Usage: He decided arbitrarily to change the schedule without consulting anyone.

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