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sample

[ˈsæmpl]

sample Definition

  • 1a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like
  • 2a specimen taken for scientific testing or analysis

Using sample: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sample" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The store is giving out free samples of cheese.

  • Example

    We need to take a sample of your blood for testing.

  • Example

    The survey was conducted using a random sample of the population.

sample Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sample

Idioms Using sample

  • set an example (or be an example) to others

    to behave in a way that others may imitate or follow

    Example

    As a teacher, it's important to set a good example for your students.

  • to take a small amount of something for testing or analysis

    Example

    The doctor needs to take a sample of your urine for testing.

  • not the only option or choice available

    Example

    This brand of coffee is good, but it's not the only game in town. There are other good brands too.

Phrases with sample

  • sample size

    the number of individuals or items in a sample

    Example

    The sample size for the study was 500 participants.

  • the number of samples of a signal that are taken per second

    Example

    The audio file has a sample rate of 44.1 kHz.

  • an event where a company sells its products at a discounted price to clear out inventory or promote new products

    Example

    I got this designer dress for half price at the sample sale.

Origins of sample

from Old French 'essample', from Latin 'exemplum', meaning 'example'

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Summary: sample in Brief

The term 'sample' [ˈsæmpl] refers to a small part or quantity that represents the whole, as in 'The store is giving out free samples of cheese.' It also denotes a specimen taken for scientific testing or analysis, as in 'We need to take a sample of your blood for testing.' 'Sample' extends into phrases like 'sample size,' and idioms like 'set an example (or be an example) to others,' denoting behavior that others may imitate or follow.

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