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Sampling

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

Definition

Sampling is the process of selecting a small group of things or people to represent a larger group.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

selection extraction elicitation enumeration

Informal

picking choosing getting a bit of

Literary

gleaning excerpting

Antonyms

whole entirety completeness totality unity indivisibility

Common collocations

  • random sampling
  • stratified sampling
  • convenience sampling
  • sample size
  • sampling error
  • sampling distribution
  • sampling bias

Word family

noun sampling
verb sample
adjective sampling
adverb samplingly

Usage note

Sampling refers to the process of selecting a subset from a larger group for study. It is commonly used in statistics and research to infer properties about the whole population.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher did a sampling of the class's favorite book.
  2. The chef did a sampling of the new recipe for the customers to try.
  3. The scientist did a sampling of the water to test for pollution.
  4. The store did a sampling of the new product to see if people liked it.
  5. The doctor did a sampling of the blood to check for any diseases.

Quotes

  • Sampling is my favorite part of the music-making process. It's like creating a collage of sounds.
  • Sampling is like a treasure hunt. You never know what you're going to find.
  • Sampling is a way to bring old music into the present and make it new again.

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