To sample
Example: They sample data for analysis
Definition
"To sample" means to take a small part or quantity of something, such as data or a substance, for the purpose of testing, analysis, or evaluation. For example, they sample data to study trends or verify quality in a larger set.
Etymology
The verb "to sample" originates from the Old French word 'essample,' which itself comes from the Latin 'exemplum,' meaning 'example' or 'pattern.' Did you know that the concept of sampling started with using examples to represent a whole, which naturally evolved into testing small parts to understand the entire set?
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"To sample" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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