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British pronunciation/sˈɑːmpə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈsæmpəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "sample"

Sample
01

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

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The lab technician collected a blood sample for analysis.
A soil sample was taken to test for nutrient levels.
02

a randomly selected part of a larger group, put to study in order to gain knowledge or to draw conclusions about the larger group

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The survey included a random sample of 500 households to gather opinions on local transportation issues.
In the study, researchers analyzed a sample of 100 patients to determine the effectiveness of the new treatment.
03

all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class

04

a small piece of music or sound recorded by digital means in order to be used in creating a new composition

What is a "sample"?

A sample is a short segment or excerpt taken from an existing recording or sound, often reused or manipulated in a new composition or track. This could be a snippet of melody, rhythm, or vocals. The original sound may be altered through various techniques, such as changing its pitch or adding effects, to create something new while still referencing the original material. A sample is commonly used in genres like hip-hop and electronic music to incorporate or pay homage to previous works.

05

a small portion of a product or item, such as food or goods, given to a potential customer to try before making a purchase

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The store gave out free samples of the new perfume.
They sent out samples of the new coffee blend.
to sample
01

to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

Transitive: to sample sth
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The scientist will sample the soil to analyze its composition.
The chef will sample the soup to check for seasoning.
02

to take or record a small piece of music or sound digitally, in order to be used in a new composition

Transitive: to sample a piece of music
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The artist sampled a classic jazz tune to include in his new track.
The producer sampled a piece of the old song and looped it for the beat.
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