sampling

/ˈsæmplɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for taking samples.
    • The lab ordered new sampling equipment for the study.
    • The sampling error was small because they collected enough data.
    • They used a sampling method called stratified random sampling.
noun
  1. The act or process of taking a small part of something to represent the whole, especially for testing or analysis.
    • The company uses random sampling to check the quality of its products.
    • Sampling of the water revealed high levels of bacteria.
    • In statistics, proper sampling is essential for accurate results.
  2. The technique of taking a short piece of sound or music from a recording and using it in a new song or piece of music.
    • Digital sampling allows musicians to create entirely new sounds from existing audio.
    • Sampling old funk records is common in modern hip-hop.
    • The artist faced a lawsuit over unauthorized sampling of a famous song.
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