sampled
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsæmpəɫd// UK //sˈɑːmpəld// sam·pled
v. to try a small amount of something, like food or music, to see what it is like.
v. to test or examine a representative portion of a substance or population; in music, to repurpose a portion of an existing sound recording in a new work.
We sampled several local cheeses at the market.
The researchers sampled the local water supply to check for any signs of chemical runoff.
The producer sampled a rare jazz record from the sixties, layering its brass section over a modern electronic beat to create a nostalgic yet fresh sound.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.