sample

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшую часть или количество, предназначенное для демонстрации целого, или репрезентативный пример, используемый для тестирования или анализа.esSustantivo que designa una pequeña parte o cantidad de algo que se toma para mostrar la naturaleza del todo, o un ejemplo representativo utilizado para pruebas o análisis.frSubstantif désignant une petite partie ou quantité destinée à montrer l'ensemble, ou un exemple représentatif utilisé pour des tests ou une analyse.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pequena parte ou quantidade de algo, usada para representar ou demonstrar o todo, ou um exemplo representativo utilizado para teste ou análise.zh名词，指从整体中取出的一小部分或少量，用于展示整体或作为代表；也指用于测试或分析的代表性例子。arاسم يدل على جزء صغير أو كمية قليلة تُؤخذ لتمثيل الكل أو لعرضه، أو مثال تمثيلي يُستخدم للاختبار أو التحليل.

1. Small part for testing A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбразецesMuestrafréchantillondeProbeptAmostrazh样品arعينة

   Synonyms: exampleinstancerepresentativesnippetspecimenswatchtaste

2. Example or specimen B1 formal

   A representative example of a larger group or category.

   • 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.

   ruОбразецesMuestra o ejemplofréchantillon, exemple représentatifdeMusterptAmostrazh样本arعينة

   Synonyms: exampleexemplarillustrationinstancerepresentativespecimen

3. Music or audio clip B2 informal art

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

   • 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.

   ruСэмплesmuestra de audiofréchantillon sonoredeSampleptSamplezh采样arعينة صوتية

   Synonyms: clipexcerptloopsnippetsound bite

• samples plural form
• samples' possessive plural form
• sample's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по взятию небольшой части или образца чего-либо для проверки или изучения его качества, или для получения небольшого опыта чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de tomar una pequeña parte o muestra de algo para probarlo o estudiarlo, o para obtener una pequeña experiencia de algo.frVerbe désignant l'action de prélever une petite partie ou un échantillon de quelque chose pour tester ou étudier sa qualité, ou pour faire une expérience limitée de quelque chose.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de pegar uma pequena parte ou amostra de algo para verificar ou estudar sua qualidade, ou para ter uma pequena experiência de algo.zh动词，指取一小部分或样品以检查或研究其质量，也指尝试或体验某事物的一小部分。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على أخذ جزء صغير أو عيّنة من شيء ما لفحصه أو دراسته أو معرفة جودته، أو لتجربة شيء ما تجربةً محدودة.

1. Test or try a small portion B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПопробоватьesprobar una muestrafrgoûter / échantillonnerdeProbierenptProvarzh品尝arيأخذ عينة

   Synonyms: assaycheckevaluateinspectnibblesiptastetesttry

2. Test a group or population B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОпробоватьesmuestrearfréchantillonnerdeStichproben entnehmenptAmostrarzh抽样arأخذ عينة

   Synonyms: canvasspollsurvey

   Antonyms: censusexamine

3. Use a small part of a recording B2 informal art

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

   • 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.

   ruСэмплироватьesMuestrearfréchantillonner (un enregistrement)deSamplingptSamplearzh采样arاستخدام مقطع صوتي

   Synonyms: appropriateborrowliftquotereuse

• sampled past participle
• sampled past simple
• sampling present participle
• samples third person singular