Synonyms of sampling

sampling 1 of 2

noun

ˈsam-pliŋ 

as in sample

a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole

a sampling of shoppers said they preferred fresh orange juice over frozen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sample
• selection
• sampler
• cross section
• slice
• example
• specimen
• instance
• representative
• illustration
• prototype
• paradigm
• case
• exemplification
• classic
• exemplar
• microcosm
• locus classicus
• archetype

sampling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of sample

as in testing

to put (something) to a test

sampled the soup to see if it tasted good

Synonyms & Similar Words

• testing
• examining
• trying (out)
• exploring
• investigating
• studying
• researching
• checking (out)
• experimenting (with)
• feeling (out)
• resampling
• retesting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sampling

Noun

That’s why in New York City, there are rules and regulations and guidelines regarding frequent sampling and testing at these cooling towers. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 July 2026

Here’s a sampling of summer and fall sailings that, at last check, still have space for the months ahead. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Verb

Patrons bounced between the row of white tents at Ravenswood On Tap for a beer sampling, full pour, food and art from the North Side neighborhood’s local businesses. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

The winning fish caught during North Carolina’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament are proving to be full of surprises for researchers tasked with sampling the carcasses. — Mark Price july 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026