- present participle of sample.
noun
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the process of selecting a random sample
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a variant of sample
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the process of taking a short extract from (a record) and mixing it into a different backing track
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a process in which a continuous electrical signal is approximately represented by a series of discrete values, usually regularly spaced
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Sampling precision for Harris online polls is measured using a Bayesian credible interval.
From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026
Sampling is expected to begin next week, with test results published in April.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
Sampling an entire mound, Brosseder suggests, might be more informative than selecting from across the region.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 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 does not necessarily transform everything into the gray mass of information.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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