sample

UK
/ˈsæmpl/
US
/ˈsæmpəl/

Translations

samplenoun
samples
pl
UK
/ˈsæmpl/
US
/ˈsæmpəl/
The scientist collected a sample of the soil for analysis.
Учёный собрал образец почвы для анализа.
This book is a sample of the author's early work.
Эта книга является экземпляром ранних работ автора.
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Врач взял пробу крови для тестирования.
Additional translations
sampleverb
sampled
Past Simple
sampled
Past Participle
sampling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɑːm.pəl/
US
/ˈsæm.pəl/
отбирать образцы
The scientists will sample the water from the river to test for pollutants.
Учёные будут отбирать образцы воды из реки для проверки на загрязнители.
We need to sample the new dish before adding it to the menu.
Нам нужно попробовать новое блюдо, прежде чем добавлять его в меню.
Additional translations
брать пробы
sampleadjective
UK
/ˈsɑːm.pəl/
US
/ˈsæm.pəl/
She gave a sample answer to the question.
Она дала примерный ответ на вопрос.
The student received an award for his sample behavior.
Студент получил награду за его образцовое поведение.
Additional translations

Definitions

samplenoun
A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.
The scientist collected a water sample from the river for testing.
A specimen taken for scientific testing or analysis.
The doctor took a blood sample to check for any infections.
A small amount of a product given to consumers for trial.
The store handed out free samples of the new snack to customers.
A representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group, especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality.
The artist showed a sample of her work to the gallery owner.
A short segment of recorded sound that can be reused or manipulated in music production.
The producer layered a drum sample over the track to give it more punch.
A subset of a population selected for statistical measurement or analysis.
The researchers surveyed a random sample of 1,000 voters.
sampleverb
To take a small part or quantity of something for analysis or testing.
The scientist decided to sample the water from the river to check for pollutants.
To try or experience a small amount of something to see if you like it.
At the food festival, we had the chance to sample dishes from all over the world.
To record or digitally capture a snippet of sound for reuse in music or audio production.
The DJ legally cleared the track before sampling the guitar riff.
sampleadjective
Serving as a representative or typical example of a larger group or category.
The sample questions provided a good overview of what to expect on the actual test.