- 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 is expected to begin next week, with test results published in April.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
Sampling the late ‘90s R&B song “Into You” by Tamia and with hints of “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson, Carpenter hits all the simmering, nostalgic sweet spots in “Bed Chem.”
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2024
Sampling by Northern Ireland Water found that Moy Park had breached legal limits relating to a number of potential pollutants, including ammonia and hexane extractable materials including oils, fats and grease.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024
Sampling an entire mound, Brosseder suggests, might be more informative than selecting from across the region.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 2024
Sampling of ore in situ in general has a tendency to give higher average value than the actual reduction of the ore will show.
From Principles of Mining Valuation, Organization and Administration by Hoover, Herbert
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