Definitions

sampling

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

NOUN

case

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instance

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exemplification illustration occurrence representative sample specimen

NOUN

cross section

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random sample

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representation sample transection

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example

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case illustration lesson object part pattern precedent symbol

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archetype citation copy excuse exemplar exemplification ideal original paradigm paragon prototype quotation representation sample specimen standard stereotype

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case history case in point for instance kind of thing

NOUN

illustration

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example explanation interpretation

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analogy case clarification elucidation instance model representative sample specimen

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case history case in point for instance

NOUN

instance

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detail example item occasion occurrence particular precedent proof reason

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exemplification exponent ground illustration representative sample specimen time

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case history case in point

NOUN

poll

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ballot count opinion survey vote voting

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canvass figures returns

NOUN

questionnaire

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application census survey

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canvass poll

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public opinion poll

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random sample

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grab bag straw vote

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representative

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archetype case embodiment epitome exemplar illustration instance personification sample specimen type

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case history

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atypical

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sample

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case fragment pattern piece specimen

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bit bite constituent element exemplification illustration indication individual instance morsel part portion representative segment sign typification unit

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case history cross section

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whole

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specimen

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copy exhibit variety

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case embodiment exemplar exemplification illustration individual instance model part pattern proof representation representative sort species type unit

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case history cross section

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whole

NOUN

taste

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bit bite touch

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appetizer dash drop fragment hint morsel mouthful nip sip spoonful sprinkling suggestion swallow tidbit tincture titbit trifle whiff wink

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canapé hors d'oeuvre soupçon

Antonyms

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lot

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He wasted no time in showing the extent of his decades-long discography by teasing his classic track Praise You before sampling Queen's iconic Don't Stop Me Now.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Here is a sampling of coverage from the MarketWatch technology team:

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

D-Wave Quantum: The company has cornered the market for “annealing quantum,” an approach tailored to optimization tasks like logistics and data sampling.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A sampling of other improvements that readers crave:

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

This is a rapid sampling of tissue, done close to the moment of death instead of a full autopsy.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

sampling

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