equidistribution

9.9

All possible results are equally likely

noun
/ˌɛkwɪdɪsˈtrɪbjuːʃən/

Specialized

: equidistribución

Random number generators are often tested for equidistribution to ensure fairness.

Examples

In an equidistribution, every outcome is equally likely.
The concept of equidistribution is essential in probability theory and statistics.
If each outcome occurs an equal number of times, the set shows equidistribution.
The concept of equidistribution is fundamental in probability theory.
In an equidistribution, every outcome has the same probability of occurring.
Random number generators should demonstrate equidistribution to provide fair results.
The principle of equidistribution ensures that each value in a range appears with equal frequency.

Synonyms

equiprobability

vsequidistribution

Specialized

9.9

All possible outcomes have the same chance of happening

represents a formal distribution rather than simply naming a condition

equipartition

vsequidistribution

Specialized

9.3

Equal sharing of something into the same parts, for example energy among molecules

focuses on equal chance across outcomes rather than physical equal parts

How Peaked

leptokurtic

Specialized

9.9

bell-shaped curve

Specialized

1 4.2

to diffuse

40 5.5

equidistribution

Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

equidistribution singular

equidistributions plural

Morphology

equidistribution = distribution (semi-transparent) = equi + distribute + ion

The formation is equi- (equal) + distribution, but 'equi-' is a specialized combining form and the whole term is technical.

Etymology

The word equidistribution comes from equi- meaning 'equal' and distribution, from the common verb distribute meaning 'to give out' or 'to spread'. So equidistribution is like 'equal giving out', which is why it describes a case where all values or outcomes are equally likely.