Meaning & Definition of Sample in English
English⟶
Sample
/sæmpəl/
noun
1. A small part of something intended as representative of the whole
synonym:
- sample
2. Items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population
synonym:
- sample distribution,
- sample,
- sampling
3. All or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class
synonym:
- sample
verb
1. Take a sample of
- "Try these new crackers"
- "Sample the regional dishes"
synonym:
- sample,
- try,
- try out,
- taste
Examples of using
Here's a sample of the material I want.
Won't you sample some of my wine?
This is a free sample.