Arbitrary
In some disciplines I have heard arbitrary used to denote a specific and intentional choice made from a spectrum of numerous possible values. For instance:
The usage I refer to might be like, 'an arbitrarily configurable system' - meaning that thought the system by definition must be configured in some way, it does not limit the configuration by design - the person specifying the configuration may do it however they like. In this case unlimited would not be correct because there is a limit to the possible configurations.
Looking up arbitrary one gets a definition that clearly specifies that lack of intention is indicated. Either the definitions of arbitrary I have found are not complete in this respect, or there is a missing word between arbitrary and unlimited.
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You didn't ask a question, so I assume you just want to discuss this a bit. Let's consider specific and simple examples. eg Assume that there are 10 cards face down on the table.
- You didn't ask a question, so I assume you just want to discuss this a bit.
- Let's consider specific and simple examples.
- eg Assume that there are 10 cards face down on the table.
- I choose one at random.
- Would you call my choice arbitrary?
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You didn't ask a question, so I assume you just want to discuss this a bit.
Let's consider specific and simple examples.
eg Assume that there are 10 cards face down on the table. I choose one at random. Would you call my choice arbitrary?
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