sampling

[sam-pling, sahm-]

noun

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

2. the sample so selected.

sampling

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sampling¹

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

Example Sentences

On that LP, he explored the aesthetic surfaces of advertising, sampling fragments of jingles and other sonic detritus and arranging them into haunting new shapes.

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Under different circumstances, and if she were not still feeling so spectacularly well fed, Penelope would have been interested in sampling the wares of this promising-sounding establishment.

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Here is a sampling of this week’s coverage of the big movers on the above list of the 10 largest companies in the S&P 500:

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Immediately, he’s intrigued at the thought of sampling so many flavors of narcissism.

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By using emulators, scientists can explore many possible cosmic scenarios in a fraction of the time and apply advanced techniques such as gradient-based sampling to study intricate physical models with greater efficiency.

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