sample

noun countable

UK /ˈsɑːmp(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	sample
plural	samples

1
an example or small amount of something that shows you what all of it is like
sample of:
I took home some samples of curtain fabrics.
We had to bring some samples of our work to the interview.
Synonyms and related words
Small amounts or pieces of something
bit
piece
fragment
1. 1a
  a small amount of a product that is given to people to try
  free sample:
  They gave me loads of free samples of their make-up.
  Synonyms and related words
  Small amounts or pieces of something
  bit
  piece
  fragment
2. 1b
  only before nounmade as a sample
  a booklet that gives some sample examination questions
  Synonyms and related words
  Small amounts or pieces of something
  bit
  piece
  fragment
2
a small amount of a substance that is used for scientific or medical tests
Tests were performed on hair and blood samples.
take/collect/obtain a sample:
Researchers are taking samples of the air close to the factory.
Synonyms and related words
Scientific research and relating to scientific research
adjustment
anatomise
anatomize
1. 2a
  a group of people who are used for getting information about a larger group or about the whole population
  After six weeks on the drug, over 60% of the sample showed some improvement.
  The reliability of the results depends on the size of the sample.
  random sample (=chosen without any definite pattern or plan):
  The study took a random sample of 100 students from 3 schools.
  Synonyms and related words
  Population and demographics
  baby boom
  birth rate
  the country
3
musica short piece of music that is copied from a record, and then used again as part of a new piece of music
Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of music
accompaniment
arpeggio
breakbeat

sample

noun countable

US /ˈsæmp(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	sample
plural	samples

1
an example or small amount of something that shows you what all of it is like
sample of:
I took home some samples of curtain fabrics.
We had to bring some samples of our work to the interview.
Synonyms and related words
Small amounts or pieces of something
bit
piece
fragment
1. 1a
  a small amount of a product that is given to people to try
  free sample:
  They gave me lots of free samples of their make-up.
  Synonyms and related words
  Small amounts or pieces of something
  bit
  piece
  fragment
2. 1b
  only before nounmade as a sample
  a booklet that gives some sample examination questions
  Synonyms and related words
  Small amounts or pieces of something
  bit
  piece
  fragment
2
a small amount of a substance that is used for scientific or medical tests
Tests were performed on hair and blood samples.
take/collect/obtain a sample:
Researchers are taking samples of the air close to the factory.
Synonyms and related words
Scientific research and relating to scientific research
anatomize
animal rights
biopiracy
1. 2a
  a group of people who are used for getting information about a larger group or about the whole population
  After six weeks on the drug, over 60% of the sample showed some improvement.
  The reliability of the results depends on the size of the sample.
  random sample (=chosen without any definite pattern or plan):
  The study took a random sample of 100 students from 3 schools.
  Synonyms and related words
  Population and demographics
  baby boom
  birth rate
  the country
3
musica short piece of music that is copied from a record, and then used again as part of a new piece of music
Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of music
accompaniment
arpeggio
breakbeat

sample

verb transitive

UK /ˈsɑːmp(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	sample
he/she/it	samples
present participle	sampling
past tense	sampled
past participle	sampled

1
to test a small amount of something in order to get information about the whole thing
The air is sampled continuously to measure changes in air pollution.
Synonyms and related words
To test something or someone
test
try out
put through
1. 1a
  to taste a small amount of food and drink in order to see what it is like
  We sampled the soup and found the flavour surprisingly delicate.
  Synonyms and related words
  To eat in a particular way
  bite
  bolt
  bon appétit
  Synonyms and related words
  To drink in a particular way
  choke down
  chug
  down
2
to use a group of people in order to get information about a larger group or about the whole population
Only 23% of those sampled said they were in favour of reducing the speed limits.
Synonyms and related words
Population and demographics
baby boom
birth rate
the country
3
to try doing a new activity for a time
Here you can relax and sample life in this island paradise.
Synonyms and related words
To start doing something new or different
strike out
branch out
pioneer
4
musicto copy a short piece of music from a record, and then use it again as part of a new piece of music. This activity is called sampling.
Synonyms and related words
Playing, performing and arranging music
accompany
arrange
articulation

sample

verb transitive

US /ˈsæmp(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	sample
he/she/it	samples
present participle	sampling
past tense	sampled
past participle	sampled

1
to test a small amount of something in order to get information about the whole thing
The air is sampled continuously to measure changes in air pollution.
Synonyms and related words
To test something or someone
test
try out
put through
1. 1a
  to taste a small amount of food and drink in order to see what it is like
  We sampled the soup and found the flavor surprisingly delicate.
  Synonyms and related words
  To eat in a particular way
  bite
  bolt
  bon appétit
  Synonyms and related words
  To drink in a particular way
  choke down
  chug
  down
2
to use a group of people in order to get information about a larger group or about the whole population
Only 23% of those sampled said they were in favor of reducing the speed limits.
Synonyms and related words
Population and demographics
baby boom
birth rate
the country
3
to try doing a new activity for a time
Here you can relax and sample life in this island paradise.
Synonyms and related words
To start doing something new or different
strike out
change over
begin
4
musicto copy a short piece of music from a record, and then use it again as part of a new piece of music. This activity is called sampling.
Synonyms and related words
Playing, performing and arranging music
accompany
arrange
articulation

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