- 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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Example Sentences
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Children who live near a beauty spot say they are concerned the river through their village is "dying" after conducting water quality sampling.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026
The first HBC generation will be available for customer sampling next year, and the second generation will follow in 2028.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
Here is a sampling of technology-sector coverage during another busy week:
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
Chowdhury, a queer artist who enjoys sampling performance modes, adopts the figure of the grieving Bollywood widow.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Meanwhile, the twins were in the candy aisle sampling their favorites.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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