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rand

n. · v.
US //ˈɹænd// UK //ɹˈænd// rand
  1. 1 currency (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the basic unit of money used in South Africa.

    the official currency of South Africa, subdivided into 100 cents.

    Example

    The price of gold often affects the value of the South African rand on the global market.

    Example

    Investors watched closely as the rand fluctuated against the dollar following the central bank's announcement regarding interest rates.
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  2. 2 random number (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    a short way to say 'random number' in computer programming.

    a common abbreviation or function name used in programming to generate a random numerical value.

    Example

    The programmer used a rand function to decide which player would go first in the game.

    Example

    The algorithm relies on a pseudo-random generator, often invoked via a rand call, to distribute the data packets across the network.
  3. 3 border or edge (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Archaic Dialect

    the edge or border of a piece of land, especially near water.

    the margin, border, or edge of an area, specifically referring to a strip of land or marshland.

    Example

    The cattle grazed along the marshy rand where the field met the river.

    Example

    The ancient map clearly marked the rand of the estate, showing the narrow strip of land that separated the forest from the wetlands.
  4. 4 to shout or storm (v.)
    C2 Proficiency Archaic

    to shout or complain loudly and angrily.

    to speak or shout in a loud, violent, or extravagant manner.

    Example

    The old man began to rand and rave about the changes in his village.

    Example

    In the play, the character would frequently rand against his perceived enemies, though his anger often lacked a clear cause.
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