Pronunciation

/sæmpl/

Definitions

Noun

A sample is:

1. A small part or portion of something, typically taken for testing, analysis, or demonstration purposes. For example: “The lab technician took a soil sample from the field.”
2. An instance or illustration of a particular kind or quality. For example: “This art gallery featured a diverse sample of modern paintings.”
3. A representative group chosen for research or study. For example: “The survey results were based on a statistically significant sample size.”

Verb

To sample can mean:

1. To taste or examine a small portion of (food or drink) for flavor or quality. For example: “I sampled several wines at the wine tasting event.”
2. To try or experience a small part of something, such as a product or service. For example: “Customers are encouraged to sample the new skincare line.”
3. To gather data or information from a limited number of individuals or cases. For example: “Researchers sampled households across the city to collect demographic data.”

Adjective

Used to describe something that is typical or characteristic of a group. For example: “The sample population was diverse in age and background.”

Adverb

In the context of music or audio, it can refer to the act of listening to a short segment of a recording. For example: “She previewed the song’s sample before deciding to purchase it.”

Phrases

• “Sample the merchandise” means to try out or inspect items for sale.
• “A taste of the sample” refers to a small preview or demonstration.
• “Take a sample home” implies bringing a small portion for further examination or use.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chemistry class analyzed a water sample to determine its purity.”
• Verb: “I decided to sample a bit of each flavor before committing to a full tub of ice cream.”
• Adjective: “The sampling study found that the majority of participants were satisfied with the software’s user interface.”
• Adverb: “She listened to the song’s sample to get an idea of its tempo.”

Synonyms

• Example
• Representation
• Extract
• Fragment
• Demonstration
• Sampling data
• Instance
• Model