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

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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

These records deviated from Deerhunter’s shoegaze and krautrock leanings, placing a greater emphasis on sampling and wall-of-sound pop. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026

That said, guests can piecemeal their experience and opt in for a day trip to the Saturday night Grand Tasting ($150 per person), the Sunday Jazz Brunch ($135 per person) or just wander the festival, eating, drinking and sampling. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

Clarifying the technical pack, preparing the lay plan, sampling, costing, and ordering fabric can consume more resources than the production run itself. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

By sampling a boulder’s upper surface and counting the beryllium, researchers could learn how long it has been uncovered. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026