sample

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen Teil oder eine kleine Menge bezeichnet, die dazu dient, das Ganze zu zeigen, oder ein repräsentatives Beispiel, das zum Testen oder für eine Analyse verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like, or a representative example used for testing or analysis.

1. Small part for testingA2formal

   A small part or quantity taken to show what the whole is like.

   Probe

   • The doctor took a blood sample for analysis.
   • They collected soil samples from the field.
   • The store gave out free samples of the new perfume.

   Synonymeexampleinstancerepresentativesnippetspecimenswatchtaste

2. Example or specimenB1formal

   A representative example of a larger group or category.

   Muster

   • This painting is a sample of his early work.
   • The survey used a sample of 500 people.
   • The museum displayed a sample of ancient pottery.

   Synonymeexampleexemplarillustrationinstancerepresentativespecimen

3. Music or audio clipB2informalart

   A short segment of sound or music used in recording or production.

   Sample

   • The producer used a sample from a classic jazz track.
   • He created a beat using vocal samples.
   • The song features a sample of a famous guitar riff.

   Synonymeclipexcerptloopsnippetsound bite

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, eine kleine Menge oder Probe von etwas zu nehmen, um dessen Qualität zu prüfen oder zu untersuchen, oder um eine kleine Erfahrung von etwas zu gewinnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a small part or specimen of something to test or examine its quality, or to experience a small amount of something.

1. Test or try a small portionB1formal

   To take a small part of something to test its quality, flavor, or characteristics.

   Probieren

   • The chef sampled the soup before serving it.
   • We sampled several wines at the tasting event.
   • The technician sampled the water from the river for pollutants.

   Synonymeassaycheckevaluateinspectnibblesiptastetesttry

2. Test a group or populationB2formal

   To select a small group from a larger population to gather data or opinions.

   Stichproben entnehmen

   • The researchers sampled 500 people for the survey.
   • They sampled the audience's reaction to the new product.
   • The company sampled customer feedback before launching the service.

   Synonymecanvasspollsurvey

   Antonymecensusexamine

3. Use a small part of a recordingB2informalart

   To take a short segment of a sound recording for use in a new composition.

   Sampling

   • The DJ sampled a classic song for his new track.
   • The producer sampled the drum beat from an old record.
   • Many hip-hop artists sample jazz and funk music.

   Synonymeappropriateborrowliftquotereuse