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Definition sample in British English

sample verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsɑːmp(ə)l/
1

to test a small amount of something in order to get information about the whole thing

Example

The air is sampled continuously to measure changes in air pollution.

Synonyms and related words
test try out put through
1.1

to taste a small amount of food and drink in order to see what it is like

Example

We sampled the soup and found the flavour surprisingly delicate.

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize choke down chug down
2

to use a group of people in order to get information about a larger group or about the whole population

Example

Only 23% of those sampled said they were in favour of reducing the speed limits.

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baby boom birth rate the country
3

to try doing a new activity for a time

Example

Here you can relax and sample life in this island paradise.

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strike out branch out pioneer
4

to copy a short piece of music from a record, and then use it again as part of a new piece of music. This activity is called sampling.

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
Definition sample in British English