sampling

American  

[sam-pling, sahm-] / ˈsæm plɪŋ, ˈsɑm- /

noun

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

2. the sample so selected.

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sampling British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of sampling

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

Example Sentences

Here’s a sampling of the arts and entertainment spaces closing for the day, shuttering in solidarity or offering services in support.

From Los Angeles Times

Most tourists to Stellenbosch come for the wine but this small group was here for the water, sampling a selection of the world's finest varieties in an experience new to South Africa.

From Barron's

In some cases, using the tech saved the team about two weeks worth of sampling, Siesholtz said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prospect of sampling such moments under the lights had long served as inspiration after Wissa suffered a knee injury while on international duty with DR Congo back in September.

From BBC

“Soil sampling,” the official adds, “is the metric by which Recyclable demonstrates that debris removal operations have successfully remediated the post-disaster threat to public health and the environment.”

From Los Angeles Times

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