subsample
/ˈsʌbˌsæmpəl/
noun
- A smaller part or portion taken from a larger sample, used for testing or analysis.
- The lab took a subsample of the soil to test for pollutants.
- Researchers selected a subsample of the survey responses for detailed study.
- Each subsample of the blood was tested separately for different viruses.
verb
- To take a smaller portion from a larger sample for analysis or testing.
- They will subsample the population to get a more manageable group for the study.
- We need to subsample the data to make the analysis faster.
- The scientist decided to subsample the water to check for bacteria.