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n. a score assigned to a person or object on a numerical scale (e.g., 1 to 5) or a verbal scale (e.g., very good to very poor). See rating scale.

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October 10th 2024

stochastic

stochastic

adj.

1. random or undetermined; arising from chance.

2. describing a system or process that follows a probability pattern, such that events may be analyzed according to their statistical probability but not accurately predicted. See probabilism.