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sample

/sæːm.pəl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A small portion of something for testing, study, or representation.

    - "The chef tasted the sample before serving the dish."
    - "The student brought a sample of his work to the teacher for evaluation."
    - "The museum displayed a sample of the ancient artifacts."

Synonyms

example , specimen
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sample
drome , grome , chome , rome
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Sample (English) : To take or choose a representative portion of something.

  2. Sampling (English) : The process of selecting a representative portion of a population for statistical analysis.


Variants
List of all variants of sample that leads to same result
sample , samples , sampled , sampling , sample space
Forms
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Samples can be singular or plural., The verb form of the word is 'to sample'.


Etymology
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From Old French 'exemplum' meaning 'example'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'sample' comes from the Latin word 'exemplum', which means 'example'.

  2. In the food industry, a 'sample' is often taken from each batch of food produced for quality control purposes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Statistical sampling: A method of selecting a representative portion of a population for statistical analysis.

  2. Qualitative research: A research approach that emphasizes the collection and analysis of non-numerical data.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'sample' is often used metaphorically to refer to a brief extract or excerpt from a larger work. In music, a 'sample' refers to a short segment of a recording that is used as a basis for a new composition.

How to Memorize "sample"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small portion of something being taken out for examination.
    - Visualize a scientist analyzing a sample in a laboratory.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sample' with the idea of testing or examination.
    - Think of the word 'sample' as a small portion of something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'sample' as 'Small Portion And Meaningful Example'.


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