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noun verb

a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
AM
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsɑːm.pəl

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

noun

  1. items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population

noun

  1. all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class

verb

  1. take a sample of

    “Try these new crackers”

In context

Example Sentences

Try these new crackers
Sample the regional dishes

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