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sampling

[sam-pling, sahm-] / ˈsæm plɪŋ, ˈsɑm- /
NOUN
case
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instance
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exemplification illustration occurrence representative sample specimen
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cross section
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random sample
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representation sample transection
NOUN
example
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case illustration lesson object part pattern precedent symbol
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archetype citation copy excuse exemplar exemplification ideal original paradigm paragon prototype quotation representation sample specimen standard stereotype
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case history case in point for instance kind of thing
NOUN
illustration
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example explanation interpretation
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analogy case clarification elucidation instance model representative sample specimen
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case history case in point for instance
NOUN
instance
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detail example item occasion occurrence particular precedent proof reason
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exemplification exponent ground illustration representative sample specimen time
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case history case in point
NOUN
poll
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ballot count opinion survey vote voting
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canvass figures returns
NOUN
questionnaire
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application census survey
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canvass poll
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public opinion poll
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random sample
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grab bag straw vote
NOUN
representative
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archetype case embodiment epitome exemplar illustration instance personification sample specimen type
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case history
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atypical
NOUN
sample
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case fragment pattern piece specimen
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bit bite constituent element exemplification illustration indication individual instance morsel part portion representative segment sign typification unit
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case history cross section
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whole
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specimen
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copy exhibit variety
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case embodiment exemplar exemplification illustration individual instance model part pattern proof representation representative sort species type unit
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case history cross section
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whole
NOUN
taste
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bit bite touch
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appetizer dash drop fragment hint morsel mouthful nip sip spoonful sprinkling suggestion swallow tidbit tincture titbit trifle whiff wink
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canapé hors d'oeuvre soupçon
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lot

Example Sentences

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Here’s a sampling of AI-related coverage from MarketWatch’s Technology team:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"We loved going to the theme park in Denmark, but we equally loved sampling all the food in Italy," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Berklee College of Music professor Joe Bennett noted that a sampling of AI singers suggests that the words used to "prompt" AI songs were "not particularly detailed."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The bill requires the California Environmental Protection Agency to develop minimum sampling, testing and chemical screening levels by June 30, 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He listened to my heart and lungs, his bald head dipping on the long neck like that of a brontosaurus, sampling leaves.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides