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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
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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
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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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The sampling of funk and glam rock classics momentarily distracts us from the nonsensical staging choices and hopped-up gags, but only for so long.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Because Curiosity only carries about two cups of TMAH, researchers had to carefully plan the experiment and select the best possible sampling site.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

In some restaurants, children are eating tasting menus, sampling raw fish, developing preferences that would have once been considered decidedly adult.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

His group and universities are sampling water and sediment along the shore ahead of warmer weather when more people use the river.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Under different circumstances, and if she were not still feeling so spectacularly well fed, Penelope would have been interested in sampling the wares of this promising-sounding establishment.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood