sample
nounDivide sample into syllables:
sam · ple
How to pronounce sample:
Definition of sample:
- sample (noun):
- a small part of anything, taken as being representative of a whole
- a small part of something intended as representative of the whole.
- a representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality specimen
Synonyms for sample:
coupon
cross section
demonstration
example
exemplification
grab sample
illustration
indication
instance
model
pattern
random sample
representative
sample distribution
sampler
sampling
selection
slice
specimen
swatch
tasting
trial
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- requite
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- appoint
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