Meaning & use

sample

noun·Everyday

A small part or quantity of something intended to show what the whole is like.

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The nurse took a blood sample to test for signs of infection.

Researchers surveyed a random sample of five hundred voters across the country.

A note on using this word

In statistics, sample refers specifically to a subset drawn from a larger population, chosen to represent that population accurately.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To try a small amount of something, especially food or drink, in order to test its quality.

Visitors were invited to sample the local cheeses before buying.

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