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
Etymology
Origin of sampling
Example Sentences
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The study, funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, involved sampling more than 500 snakes from two wildlife refuges in South Carolina and Florida, covering 29 species.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
He does not rely on anecdote alone but instead builds patterns from a wide sampling of Fourth of July orations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Baby sloths learn which leaves are safe to eat by sampling food directly from her mouth from about the age of two months.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Three years ago, Nelligan and his colleagues, working from the backyard of a neighbor of Susan Flores, used soil vapor sampling to detect volatile organic compounds they say may be associated with decomposing human remains.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“They’re all alike,” lamented Sarai, after sampling a small forkful of her latest creation.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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