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Sample

Verb / ˈsæmpʌl / Another word for sample — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

Synonyms & similar words

sampledistribution try taste sampling tryout specimen example trial model prototype taster sampler testing foretaste excerpt snippet piece segment slice portion bit fraction selection assortment variety

Synonyms by register

Formal

specimen example excerpt instance

Informal

bit piece taste smattering

Literary

morsel token

Antonyms

whole entirety original full complete aggregate mass

Common collocations

  • take a sample
  • random sample
  • sample size
  • collect a sample
  • obtain a sample
  • food sample
  • blood sample
  • sample data

Word family

noun sample
verb sample
adjective sampled

Usage note

As a noun, 'sample' refers to a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like. As a verb, it means to take or try a sample of something.

Example sentences

  1. I got a sample of the new perfume at the department store.
  2. The chef gave us a sample of the soup to taste.
  3. The teacher handed out a sample of the math test for the students to review.
  4. The company sent a sample of their product to potential customers for feedback.
  5. The museum has a sample of dinosaur bones on display.

Quotes

  • "We have to embrace obstacles to reach the next stage of joy." - Goldie Hawn
  • "The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein
  • "It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving." - Mother Teresa

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