1. the process of taking a small part of something to test or examine
2. a small portion taken from a larger group to represent the whole
Usage: statistics
3. the technique of using portions of existing recordings in new music
Usage: music

1. present participle of sample: taking a small amount to test or try

Examples

• The quality control team is sampling products from each batch.
• Random sampling ensures accurate survey results.
• The scientist collected water sampling data from the lake.
• Hip-hop producers often use sampling from old records.
• We’re sampling different flavors at the ice cream shop.
• The sampling method must be unbiased to get reliable data.
• Blood sampling is routine during medical checkups.