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How to pronounce sample
Say it like this: /ˈsæm.pəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does sample mean?
nounA part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.
“Altogether we spent eight days on the Aparaman Range, exploring and gathering samples of plant and animal life.”
A subset or portion of a population that is systematically selected for measurement, observation, or questioning, with the objective of generating statistical information that accurately reflects the
“Large samples are generally more reliable than small samples due to having less variability.”
A small quantity of food for tasting, typically given away for free.
verbTo take or to test a sample or samples of.
To reduce a continuous signal (such as a sound wave) to a discrete signal.
To reuse a portion of (an existing sound recording) in a new piece of music.
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