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noun \ˈsam-pəl\Definition of SAMPLE
1
: 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
2
: a finite part of a statistical population whose properties are studied to gain information about the whole
3
: an excerpt from a musical recording that is used in another artist's recording
See Examples of SAMPLE
- We would like to see a sample of your work.
- I tasted a sample of the new cereal.
- Free samples were handed out at the store.
- The sample included 96 women over the age of 40.
- A random sample of people filled out the survey.
- We looked at a representative sample of public schools.
Origin of SAMPLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French sample, essample, from Latin exemplum — more at example
First Known Use: 15th century
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Other Audio Recording Terms
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transitive verbsam·pledsam·pling \-p(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of SAMPLE
1
: to take a sample of or from; especially : to judge the quality of by a sample : test <sampled his output for defects> <sample a wine>
2
: to use a segment of (another's musical recording) as part of one's own recording
Examples of SAMPLE
- She sampled everything the resort had to offer, from golfing to yoga.
- A low percentage of the women sampled said that they smoked during pregnancy.
- Five of the 20 schools sampled did not meet the standards.
First Known Use of SAMPLE
1767
Other Audio Recording Terms
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adjectiveDefinition of SAMPLE
: serving as an illustration or example <sample questions>
Examples of SAMPLE
- The teacher handed out a sample essay.
- Here are some sample questions for the test.
First Known Use of SAMPLE
1820
sam·ple
noun \ˈsam-pəl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SAMPLE
1
: 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 <a blood sample>
2
: a finite part of a statistical population whose properties are studied to gain information about the whole
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