Sample | Mean of sample in English Dictionary

/ˈsæmpəl/

• Noun
• a small amount of something that gives you information about the thing it was taken from
1. a blood/water/soil sample
2. We would like to see a sample of your work.
• a small amount of something that is given to people to try
1. I tasted a sample of the new cereal.
2. Free samples were handed out at the store.
• a group of people or things that are taken from a larger group and studied, tested, or questioned to get information
1. The sample included 96 women over the age of 40.
2. a sample group
3. A random sample of people filled out the survey.
4. We looked at a representative sample of public schools.

• a small part of a recording (such as a song) that is used in another performer's recording
• Verb
• to taste a small amount of (something)
1. We sampled the wine/food.
• to try or experience (something)
1. She sampled everything the resort had to offer, from golfing to yoga.
• to test, study, or question (a group of people or things taken from a larger group) to get information
1. A low percentage of the women sampled said that they smoked during pregnancy.
2. Five of the 20 schools sampled did not meet the standards.
• to use a small part of (a recording, such as a song) in another recording
1. The rap group sampled the song.
• used as an example of something
1. The teacher handed out a sample essay/exam.
2. Here are some sample questions for the test.