Word
Definitions
01testing a small part
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of taking a small amount of something to see what the whole thing is like.
n. the process or technique of obtaining a representative sample for analysis or testing.
“The water company does regular sampling of the lake to make sure it is safe for swimming.”
“Environmental scientists conducted extensive sampling of the soil across the industrial site to determine the extent of the chemical contamination.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.
02statistics
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Mathematics Academic · Technical
n. choosing a small group of people or things to represent a much larger group.
n. the selection of a subset of individuals from within a statistical population to estimate characteristics of the whole.
“The researchers used random sampling to pick people for the survey.”
“To ensure the validity of the study, the team employed stratified sampling to account for the diverse demographics within the urban population.”
Usage
Commonly used in phrases like 'random sampling' or 'representative sampling'.
Synonyms
03music
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Music
n. taking a piece of an old song and using it in a new piece of music.
n. the electronic reuse of portions of previously recorded sound as a structural or decorative element in a new composition.
“Modern hip-hop often uses sampling to pay tribute to classic soul records.”
“The producer's clever sampling of a 1970s jazz riff provided the rhythmic foundation for the entire electronic track.”
04digital conversion
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. measuring a sound wave many times a second to turn it into a digital file.
n. the measurement of the amplitude of a varying waveform at regular intervals to convert it into digital form.
“A higher sampling rate usually means the digital audio will sound much clearer.”
“The fidelity of the recording depends heavily on the sampling frequency used during the initial analog-to-digital conversion process.”
Usage
Often appears in the context of 'sampling rate'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “sampling” in context.
Adjective
01. random sampling
“The researchers used random sampling to ensure that every student had an equal chance of being selected.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“We checked our sampling technique, our water chemistry and other aspects of our testing.” “Here is a sampling of some of the questions that appeared on the very first SAT.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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