"randomista" meaning in All languages combined

See randomista on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: randomistas [plural]
Etymology: From random + -ista. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|random|ista}} random + -ista Head templates: {{en-noun}} randomista (plural randomistas)
  1. A proponent of randomized trials as the optimal form of research.

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