Sampling: meaning, definitions and examples

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sampling

 

[ ˈsæmplɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

statistical analysis

The process of selecting a representative sample from a larger population for the purpose of drawing conclusions about that population.

Synonyms

sampling technique, selection

Examples of usage

  • We used random sampling to ensure the data was unbiased.
  • The sampling method employed in the study was stratified sampling.
Context #2 | Noun

music production

The act of taking a portion of a sound recording and reusing it in a different piece of music.

Synonyms

borrowing, reuse

Examples of usage

  • The artist used sampling to create a unique beat for the song.
  • Sampling has become a common practice in hip-hop music production.
Context #3 | Noun

food industry

The practice of offering small amounts of a product for customers to try before making a purchase.

Synonyms

sampling event, tasting

Examples of usage

  • The supermarket had a sampling station where customers could taste different cheeses.
  • Sampling is a popular marketing strategy for new food products.

Translations

Translations of the word "sampling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amostragem

🇮🇳 नमूनाकरण

🇩🇪 Stichprobenahme

🇮🇩 pengambilan sampel

🇺🇦 вибірка

🇵🇱 próbkowanie

🇯🇵 サンプリング

🇫🇷 échantillonnage

🇪🇸 muestreo

🇹🇷 örnekleme

🇰🇷 샘플링

🇸🇦 أخذ العينات

🇨🇿 vzorkování

🇸🇰 vzorkovanie

🇨🇳 采样

🇸🇮 vzorčenje

🇮🇸 sýnataka

🇰🇿 үлгілеу

🇬🇪 ნიმუშების აღება

🇦🇿 nümunə götürmə

🇲🇽 muestreo

Etymology

The word 'sampling' originated from the Middle English word 'samplian', which meant to take a sample for testing or analysis. The concept of sampling is widely used in various fields such as statistics, music production, and the food industry. Sampling allows for the collection of representative data, the creation of unique sounds in music, and the promotion of food products through tasting experiences.

See also: sampler, samples.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,463, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.