Sample: meaning, definitions and examples

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sample

[ ˈsɑːmpəl ]

^{Context #1}

general

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

Synonyms

example, model, specimen

Examples of usage

A sample of the new fabric
Samples of food were distributed among the crowd

^{Context #2}

scientific

A small part or quantity of something that is intended to show what the rest is like.

Synonyms

example, model, specimen

Examples of usage

Samples of blood were taken for analysis
The soil samples were sent to the laboratory for testing

^{Context #3}

general

Take a sample or samples of something for analysis.

Synonyms

analyze, examine, test

Examples of usage

The water is sampled at least monthly
We need to sample different varieties of wine

Translations

Translations of the word "sample" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amostra

🇮🇳 नमूना

🇩🇪 Probe

🇮🇩 contoh

🇺🇦 зразок

🇵🇱 próbka

🇯🇵 サンプル

🇫🇷 échantillon

🇪🇸 muestra

🇹🇷 örnek

🇰🇷 샘플

🇸🇦 عينة

🇨🇿 vzorek

🇸🇰 vzorka

🇨🇳 样本

🇸🇮 vzorec

🇮🇸 sýnishorn

🇰🇿 үлгі

🇬🇪 ნიმუში

🇦🇿 nümunə

🇲🇽 muestra

Word origin

The word 'sample' originated from the Old French word 'essample', which came from the Latin word 'exemplum', meaning 'example'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. Originally, 'sample' referred to a piece of cloth or other material for inspection or testing. Over time, the meaning expanded to include a small part or quantity intended to represent the whole.