sample
noun
a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
sampled
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past participleof sample.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof sample.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
samplenouna small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
Example Sentences
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The observations do not prove that aerosols caused the sampled clouds to become stronger.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Carbonaceous chondrites account for only about five percent of meteorites sampled on Earth.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
A Times reporter sampled the beverage and found it overwhelmingly tasted like coconut water, without a hint of any other ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Only after Norwegians have sampled a bunch of different sports do they specialize in one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Kendra dipped a finger into the bowl and sampled the elixir.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
