sample

noun
UK: /ˈsɑːmpl/
US: /ˈsæmpl/

  1. A small amount of something that shows you what the rest is like.

    1. I tried a sample of the cake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor took a blood sample for testing in the lab to diagnose the illness. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people or things that are chosen from a larger group and used to get information about the larger group.

    1. We need a bigger sample for research. [ ] [ ]
    2. The survey used a random sample of voters to predict the election outcome accurately. [ ] [ ]

  3. A piece of music or sound taken from a longer piece and used in a new song.

    1. This song uses a sample from an old record. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist obtained permission to use a sample of a classic drum beat in the remix. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

instance specimen example excerpt taste
sample verb

  1. To try a small amount of something to see what it is like.

    1. I want to sample the new ice cream. [ ] [ ]
    2. Tourists often sample local wines when they visit different regions of the country. [ ] [ ]

  2. To select someone or something for testing or analysis.

    1. They sample water to check for pollution. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers sample opinions across a wide demographic to ensure representative data. [ ] [ ]

  3. To use a short piece of recorded music in a new song.

    1. The DJ likes to sample old songs. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many modern pop songs sample melodies from classic R&B tracks and artists. [ ] [ ]
sample adjective

  1. Serving as an example or illustration; typical.

    1. This is a sample page from the book. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher provided a sample essay to demonstrate excellent writing techniques. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sample" in English means: A small amount of something that shows you what the rest is like., A group of people or things that are chosen from a larger group and used to get information about the larger group., A piece of music or sound taken from a longer piece and used in a new song..

The phonetic transcription of "sample" is /ˈsɑːmpl/ in British English and /ˈsæmpl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sample": instance, specimen, example, excerpt, taste.

Example usage of "sample": "I tried a sample of the cake.". More examples on the page.