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A small piece or amount of something, typically used for testing or analysis
“A skin sample was taken from the feather tract on each side of the sternum.”
That which serves as a model or example
“It is a sample of the kind of humanity within which, for example, economic differences are surmounted.”
A portion drawn from a population or group, typically for purposes of analysis
“We then select a sample of students from the enrollment lists provided by each school.”
A small amount of something given out freely for purposes of promotion or publicity
“Free food is used as advertising, and the potential dinner customer can taste a sample of the restaurant's cuisine.”
A quantity of food that fills or can be put in the mouth
An indicator or measure of something
A prototype or replica of something
A small dish or snack taken before a meal or main course
A sketch meant for artistic brainstorming
A dummy medicine or treatment containing no active ingredients
A single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue
A repeated instrumental melody line in a song
A category of people or things having common characteristics
A general view, examination, or description of someone or something
To try something out, especially to evaluate its quality
“Don't miss the chance to sample the wines that this family has been producing since the 1880s.”
To reuse a portion of (an existing sound recording) in a new piece of music
“Although rap artists often sample his music, Beverly says he is troubled by the lack of depth in today's music.”
To sample the flavor of something orally
To consume a liquid
To investigate the opinions or experiences of people by asking them questions
To experience something in advance
To quickly browse or look through, especially reading material
Consisting of a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like
“A license was signed with the pharmaceutical firm, which had provided sample quantities for the clinical investigators.”
Being done for purposes of assessment or as a trial
“I found it necessary to invent a sample study to illustrate the method.”
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