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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One way to think about the system is as a group of specialized tasters sampling different aspects of the same complex mixture.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
He wasted no time in showing the extent of his decades-long discography by teasing his classic track Praise You before sampling Queen's iconic Don't Stop Me Now.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Here is a sampling of coverage from the MarketWatch technology team:
From MarketWatch • May 22, 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
“I’ve been sampling potential cake candidates for breakfast.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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