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Definition sample in British English

sample noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsɑːmp(ə)l/
1

an example or small amount of something that shows you what all of it is like

Example

I took home some samples of curtain fabrics.

Example

We had to bring some samples of our work to the interview.

Synonyms and related words
bit piece fragment
1.1

a small amount of a product that is given to people to try

Example

They gave me loads of free samples of their make-up.

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bit piece fragment
1.2

made as a sample

Example

a booklet that gives some sample examination questions

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bit piece fragment
2

a small amount of a substance that is used for scientific or medical tests

Example

Tests were performed on hair and blood samples.

Example

Researchers are taking samples of the air close to the factory.

Synonyms and related words
adjustment anatomise anatomize
2.1

a group of people who are used for getting information about a larger group or about the whole population

Example

After six weeks on the drug, over 60% of the sample showed some improvement.

Example

The reliability of the results depends on the size of the sample.

Example

The study took a random sample of 100 students from 3 schools.

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baby boom birth rate the country
3

a short piece of music that is copied from a record, and then used again as part of a new piece of music

Synonyms and related words
accompaniment arpeggio breakbeat
Definition sample in British English