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sample

The word “sample” has 2 syllables: sam-ple.

It's pronounced as /ˈsæm.pəl/.

What is synonym and antonym for sample?

In the thesaurus, “sample” has 12 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sample along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sample

  • case
  • examine
  • example
  • fragment
  • inspect
  • pattern
  • piece
  • sampling
  • savor
  • sip
  • specimen
  • test

Antonyms for sample

  • whole

Meanings of sample

  • noun
    1. A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.
    2. A subset of a population selected for measurement, observation or questioning, to provide statistical information about the population.
    3. A small quantity of food for tasting, typically given away for free.
    4. A small piece of some goods, for determining quality, colour, etc., typically given away for free.
    5. Gratuitous borrowing of easily recognised phases (or moments) from other music (or movies) in a recording.
    6. Example; pattern.
  • verb
    1. To take or to test a sample or samples of.
    2. To reduce a continuous signal (such as a sound wave) to a discrete signal.
    3. To reuse a portion of (an existing sound recording) in a new piece of music.
    4. To make or show something similar to a sample.

Example Sentences

  • The scientist took a sample of the water to test for contaminants.
  • Can you provide a sample of your work for the portfolio?
  • The store offered a free sample of their new product to customers.
  • Before purchasing the paint, we tried a sample on the wall to see the color.
  • The musician released a sample of his latest track online to gauge audience reaction.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sample, such as: case, examine, example, fragment, inspect, pattern, piece.

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