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Plural for a small piece or amount of something, typically used for testing or analysis
“A skin sample was taken from the feather tract on each side of the sternum.”
Plural for that which serves as a model or example
“It is a sample of the kind of humanity within which, for example, economic differences are surmounted.”
Plural for a portion drawn from a population or group, typically for purposes of analysis
“We then select a sample of students from the enrollment lists provided by each school.”
Plural for a small amount of something given out freely for purposes of promotion or publicity
“Free food is used as advertising, and the potential dinner customer can taste a sample of the restaurant's cuisine.”
Plural for a quantity of food that fills or can be put in the mouth
Plural for an indicator or measure of something
Plural for a prototype or replica of something
Plural for a small dish or snack taken before a meal or main course
Plural for a sketch meant for artistic brainstorming
Plural for a dummy medicine or treatment containing no active ingredients
Plural for a single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue
Plural for a repeated instrumental melody line in a song
Plural for a category of people or things having common characteristics
Plural for a general view, examination, or description of someone or something
To try something out, especially to evaluate its quality
“Don't miss the chance to sample the wines that this family has been producing since the 1880s.”
To reuse a portion of (an existing sound recording) in a new piece of music
“Although rap artists often sample his music, Beverly says he is troubled by the lack of depth in today's music.”
To sample the flavor of something orally
To consume a liquid
To investigate the opinions or experiences of people by asking them questions
To have an experience of
To quickly browse or look through, especially reading material
To taste, eat or snack on something, typically something light
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