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

Hang outdoors or in the taproom, sampling brews and enjoying live music. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

The blended family's break included swimming in crystal-clear oceans, speedboat trips and sampling the local cuisine. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026