sampling — the process of taking a small part of something to test or examine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of taking a small part of something to test or examine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæmplɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The chef insisted on sampling every dish before it left the kitchen, which explains why he gained 20 pounds.
- Market research involves sampling consumer opinions to predict trends.
- The scientist's sampling technique was so precise that even bacteria felt honored to be chosen.
sampling
NOUN[/ˈsæmplɪŋ/]
the process of taking a small part of something to test or examine
Testing a small part of the whole
Sampling while gambling, desperately scrambling!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'sampling' derives from 'sample,' which originated from Latin 'exemplum' (example, pattern). The term evolved to denote a representative specimen or subset, and the suffix '-ing' was added to create the noun describing the process of selecting or taking samples.
Breakdown
sample (from Latin exemplum, meaning example or pattern) + -ing (suffix denoting process or action), literally 'the act of taking or selecting samples.'
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📝Examples
“The chef insisted on sampling every dish before it left the kitchen, which explains why he gained 20 pounds.”
“Market research involves sampling consumer opinions to predict trends.”
“The scientist's sampling technique was so precise that even bacteria felt honored to be chosen.”
“Statistical sampling helps researchers draw conclusions about large populations.”
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