sam
ple
Plural
samples
1
a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment
- The lab technician collected a blood sample for analysis.
- A soil sample was taken to test for nutrient levels.
- The doctor requested a urine sample to check for signs of infection.
- Researchers took a water sample from the river to study its quality.
- The biopsy sample was examined to diagnose the disease.
2
a randomly selected part of a larger group, put to study in order to gain knowledge or to draw conclusions about the larger group
- The survey included a random sample of 500 households to gather opinions on local transportation issues.
- In the study, researchers analyzed a sample of 100 patients to determine the effectiveness of the new treatment.
- The political poll was conducted using a sample of registered voters to predict election outcomes.
- A sample of students was selected to participate in the study on learning strategies in mathematics.
- The auditor examined a sample of financial transactions to verify compliance with accounting standards.
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3
a short segment of music or sound captured digitally for use in creating a new composition
A sample is a short segment or excerpt taken from an existing recording or sound, often reused or manipulated in a new composition or track. This could be a snippet of melody, rhythm, or vocals. The original sound may be altered through various techniques, such as changing its pitch or adding effects, to create something new while still referencing the original material. A sample is commonly used in genres like hip-hop and electronic music to incorporate or pay homage to previous works.
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a small portion of a product or item, such as food or goods, given to a potential customer to try before making a purchase
- The store gave out free samples of the new perfume.
- They sent out samples of the new coffee blend.
- I received a sample of the lotion in the mail.
- The company offers a sample pack of their snacks for new customers.
- The brand included a sample of their shampoo with my order.