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   sample

   /ˈsɑːmp(ə)l/

   noun

   • 1. a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like: "investigations involved analysing samples of handwriting" Similar representativeillustrativeselectedspecimentesttrialtypifyingtypical
   • ▪ a small amount of a food or other commodity, especially one given to a prospective customer: "samples of products for evaluation"
   • ▪ a specimen taken for scientific testing or analysis: "a urine sample" Similar specimenexamplebitsnippetillustrationdemonstrationexemplificationinstanceselectionrepresentative piecemodelprototypepatterndummyswatchtest piecepilottrailertrialindicationforetastetastetastertestersmeararchaic:scantling
   • ▪ a portion drawn from a population, the study of which is intended to lead to statistical estimates of the attributes of the whole population: "they shared these characteristics with other women in the sample" Similar cross sectionvarietysamplingtest
   • 2. a sound or piece of music created by sampling: "piano samples"

   verb

   • 1. take a sample or samples of (something) for analysis: "bone marrow cells were sampled"
   • ▪ try the qualities of (food or drink) by tasting it: "it is a chance to sample probably the widest range of wines ever assembled"
   • ▪ get a representative experience of: "sample some entertaining nights out in Liverpool"
   • 2. ascertain the momentary value of (an analogue signal) many times a second so as to convert the signal to digital form: "the input signal must be sampled at twice its highest frequency"
   • ▪ record or extract (a small piece of music or sound) digitally for reuse as part of a composition or song: "riffs sampled from other musicians"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun): from an Anglo-Norman French variant of Old French essample ‘example’. Current senses of the verb date from the mid 18th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAMPLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a small amount of a substance that a doctor or scientist collects in order to examine it: a blood / urine sample. B2. a group of people or things that is chosen out of a larger number and is asked questions or tested in order to get information about the larger group: a random sample of voters.

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   Sample definition: a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.. See examples of SAMPLE used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sampleSample Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SAMPLE is a representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality : specimen. How to use sample in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sample.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsample noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of sample noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAMPLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   sample. (sɑːmpəl , sæm- ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense samples , present participle sampling , past tense, past participle sampled. 1. countable noun B2. A sample of a substance or product is a small quantity of it that shows you what it is like. You'll receive samples of paint, curtains and upholstery. [ + of]

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › sampleSample - definition of sample by The Free Dictionary

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   Define sample. sample synonyms, sample pronunciation, sample translation, English dictionary definition of sample. n. 1. a. A portion, piece, or segment that is representative of a whole: showed samples of a new stretch fabric. b. A specimen taken for analysis or...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sampleSample - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A sample is a small part of something that either represents a bigger whole or is designed to let you try something out. You might ask to try a sample of an exotic ice cream flavor before committing to buying a whole cone.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › samplesample | meaning of sample in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   sample meaning, definition, what is sample: a small part or amount of something that...: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySAMPLE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    SAMPLE meaning: 1. a small amount of something that shows you what it is like: 2. a small amount of a substance…. Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › sampleSample Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Sample definition: A set of data or elements drawn from a larger population and analyzed to estimate the characteristics of that population.