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Samples

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

Definition

Small amounts of a product given out for people to try.

Synonyms & similar words

sampledistribution try taste sampling sample tryout taste trial specimen example model exhibit demonstration illustration prototype copy fragment portion segment snippet part section piece swatch patch bit

Synonyms by register

Formal

specimens examples instances exhibits

Informal

bits pieces swatches tastes

Literary

gleanings fragments morsels

Antonyms

whole entirety totality bulk mass aggregate original

Common collocations

  • take samples
  • collect samples
  • obtain samples
  • analyze samples
  • random samples
  • control samples
  • food samples
  • blood samples

Word family

noun sample
verb sample
adjective sampled

Usage note

As a noun, 'samples' refers to small parts or quantities intended to show what the whole is like. As a verb, it means to try or test a small part of something.

Example sentences

  1. I like to try samples of different ice cream flavors before I buy a whole cone.
  2. The makeup store gave me a sample of their new lipstick.
  3. The teacher showed us a sample of what a good essay should look like.
  4. The scientist took a sample of the water to test for pollution.
  5. The artist made a sample of the painting before starting the real one.

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