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sample

Definition

  • noun: a small amount of something that gives you information about the thing it was taken from
  • noun: a representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality
  • verb: to taste a small amount of (something)
  • verb: to take a sample of or from
  • synonyms: specimen, example, pattern

Examples

  • A low percentage of the women 'sampled' said that they smoked during pregnancy.

  • She 'sampled' everything the resort had to offer, from golfing to yoga.

  • Five of the 20 schools 'sampled' did not meet the standards.

Movie quotes

  • (..) #You can't hide # #Oh, no # #From the way I feel # Hello. Hey. Hello, Bob. Hey, you know, those carpet samples... you were right about the burgundy. It wasn't even close. Blows the others away. I'm glad you like it. I saw a great house tonight that you would've loved, and... (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation