sampler — a person who takes samples or a device used for sampling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who takes samples or a device used for sampling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæmplər/
Example Sentences
- The cheese sampler at the party disappeared faster than my diet resolutions.
- The environmental scientist used a water sampler to test the lake's pollution levels.
- My great-aunt's sampler from 1920 still hangs in the living room, reminding us that patience was indeed a virtue back then.
sampler
NOUN[/ˈsæmplər/]
a person who takes samples or a device used for sampling
Person collecting product samples
The sampler selects beats while the gambler places bets and the rambler walks the streets!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sampler derives from Middle English 'sample' (14th century), which ultimately traces to Latin 'exemplum' meaning 'example' or 'pattern'. Originally referring to embroidery pieces used to practice and display needlework techniques, the term evolved to denote both a tool for collecting samples and a person who takes samples.
Breakdown
sample (from Latin exemplum, 'example') + -er (agent suffix indicating one who performs an action). The base 'sample' refers to a representative specimen, while the suffix '-er' transforms it into an agent noun meaning 'one who samples' or 'a device that samples'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cheese sampler at the party disappeared faster than my diet resolutions.”
“The environmental scientist used a water sampler to test the lake's pollution levels.”
“My great-aunt's sampler from 1920 still hangs in the living room, reminding us that patience was indeed a virtue back then.”
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