Meaning
To sample means to take a small part or quantity of something in order to analyze or evaluate it.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "sample" with "exemplify," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
walked
to
a
small
stall
at
the
market
because
the
smell
of
fresh
bread
was
inviting
.
The
baker
invited
me
to
sample
a
piece
of
sourdough
,
explaining
that
it
had
been
made
with
a
new
recipe
.
I
tasted
it
slowly
and
noticed
a
mild
sour
flavor
and
a
crunchy
crust
,
so
I
asked
about
the
ingredients
.
After
our
short
talk
,
I
decided
to
buy
a
loaf
because
the
bread
matched
my
expectations
.
Common Phrases
sample data
sample size
sample population
Synonyms
Related Words
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