sample (Meaning)

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sample (n)

a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population

all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class

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sample (v)

take a sample of

Webster

sample (n.)

Example; pattern.

A part of anything presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen; as, goods are often purchased by samples.

Webster

sample (v. t.)

To make or show something similar to; to match.

To take or to test a sample or samples of; as, to sample sugar, teas, wools, cloths.

sample Sentence Examples

  1. The doctor took a sample of blood for testing.
  2. I brought a sample of the new product to try.
  3. The students were given a sample test to practice for the exam.
  4. The sales representative left a sample of the perfume so we could experience its scent.
  5. I have a sample of the movie on my computer, but I haven't watched it yet.
  6. The researcher analyzed a sample from the ecosystem to study its biodiversity.
  7. The recipe calls for a small sample of chopped onions.
  8. The scientist conducted a sample survey to gauge public opinion.
  9. I received a free sample of the skincare product in the mail.
  10. The manufacturer offers a sample kit that includes a variety of their products.

FAQs About the word sample

a small part of something intended as representative of the whole, items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population,

sampling, sampler, cross section,selection, slice, representative, paradigm, illustration, exemplification, prototype

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The doctor took a sample of blood for testing.

I brought a sample of the new product to try.

The students were given a sample test to practice for the exam.

The sales representative left a sample of the perfume so we could experience its scent.