middle-square method

proper noun

A (flawed) method of generating pseudorandom numbers, by squaring an initial n-digit value to produce a 2n-digit number (with leading zeros if necessary), then taking the middle n digits of that, and repeating the process.

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Meanings

proper nounthe middle-square method
  1. A (flawed) method of generating pseudorandom numbers, by squaring an initial n-digit value to produce a 2n-digit number (with leading zeros if necessary), then taking the middle n digits of that, and repeating the process.

    Synonyms: midsquares method

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA (flawed) method of generating pseudorandom numbers, by squaring an initial n-digit value to produce a 2n-digit number (with leading zeros if necessary), then taking the middle n digits of that, and repeating the process.

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midsquares method
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