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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
NOUN
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
NOUN
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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Officials said exposure to lead in the nuggets was found during a routine surveillance sampling conducted by a state partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Smilowitz added that these fine details, like contamination during sampling or preparation, or if the products were tested in powder form or prepared formula, matter in understanding the results.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

The survey, which goes to a representative sampling of U.S. households, found the rate of violent victimization hadn’t fallen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Computer models developed in the new study support the idea that this was a sampling bias.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

It’ll be mostly EVAs, geological sampling, soil tests, and weekly self-administered medical tests.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.