arbitrary

US /ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri/

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UK /ˈɑ:bitrəri/

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adj.Adjective(Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence

The company's decision to fire the loyal workers was arbitrary, there's no reason to do so

adj.AdjectiveBased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

The decision to close the factory seemed completely arbitrary.

adj.AdjectiveUnreasonable; unsupported.

Arbitrary rules often lead to dissatisfaction among employees.

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But the truth of it is that's a pretty arbitrary number.
But the truth of it is that's a pretty arbitrary number.

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No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.

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differential equation has many solutions containing an arbitrary constant. So, we'll call this
differential equation has many solutions containing an arbitrary constant. So, we'll call this

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If they did have coverage, insurance companies might impose an arbitrary limit. And so as
If they did have coverage, insurance companies might impose an arbitrary limit. And so as
doctor. But it does say insurance companies can't jerk you around. They can't impose arbitrary
doctor. But it does say insurance companies can't jerk you around. They can't impose arbitrary

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Bitcoin mining was actually banned in China because the government decided the amount of energy being expended to solve arbitrary math problems was excessively wasteful and it would be much more productive to use those children for something else.
Bitcoin mining was actually banned in China because the government decided the amount of energy being expended to solve arbitrary math problems was excessively wasteful and it would be much more productive to use those children for something else.

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But when it comes down to it, generational lines are just as arbitrary as borders on a map.
But when it comes down to it, generational lines are just as arbitrary as borders on a map.

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Jimmy was just kind of like an arbitrary English name that just sounded easy.
Jimmy was just kind of like an arbitrary English name that just sounded easy.

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Jimmy was just kind of like an arbitrary English name that just sounded easy.
Jimmy was just kind of like an arbitrary English name that just sounded easy.