Pronunciation: /ˈsæmpəl/
noun a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like
A1 Can I have a sample of that perfume, please?
A2 The teacher handed out a sample test for us to practice.
B1 I always like to try a sample of new food before buying a whole meal.
B2 The company sent me a sample of their latest product to review.
C1 The scientist collected a sample of water from the river for analysis.
C2 The museum displayed a sample of rare artifacts from ancient civilizations.
verb to take a small part as a sample of the whole; to test or try something
A1 I sampled some chocolate cake at the bakery.
A2 She sampled a few different perfumes before choosing one.
B1 The company sampled the new product to gather feedback from customers.
B2 Before committing to a full subscription, you can sample our services with a free trial.
C1 The chef sampled each dish before it was served to ensure quality.
C2 As a wine connoisseur, he sampled wines from different regions to expand his palate.
formal The scientist collected a sample of water from the river for testing.
informal Can you grab me a sample of that new ice cream flavor to try?
slang I snagged a sample of the latest perfume at the mall.
figurative The short story served as a sample of the author's writing style.
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