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sampling

American  
[sam-pling, sahm-] / ˈsæm plɪŋ, ˈsɑm- /

noun

  1. the act or process of selecting a sample for testing, analyzing, etc.

  2. the sample so selected.

sampling British  
/ ˈsɑːmplɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process of selecting a random sample

  2. a variant of sample

  3. the process of taking a short extract from (a record) and mixing it into a different backing track

  4. a process in which a continuous electrical signal is approximately represented by a series of discrete values, usually regularly spaced

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Etymology

Origin of sampling

First recorded in 1630–40; sample + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Sampling wastewater helps public health officials track a virus’ spread.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025

Sampling an entire mound, Brosseder suggests, might be more informative than selecting from across the region.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 2024

Sampling of arterialized blood was also key to success of the study, Leija said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

Sampling Bollywood music is not a new concept in western music - many well-known pop songs have used snippets from India's largest film industry.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024

Sampling of ore in situ in general has a tendency to give higher average value than the actual reduction of the ore will show.

From Principles of Mining Valuation, Organization and Administration by Hoover, Herbert

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