sampling

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire ce qui concerne le prélèvement d'une petite partie ou d'un échantillon représentant un ensemble plus vaste.

An adjective used to describe something related to taking a small part or sample of something to represent the whole.

1. Related to taking samplesB2formal

   Relating to the process of taking a small part of something to test or analyze it.

   relatif à l'échantillonnage

   • The sampling method used in the study was random.
   • They conducted a sampling survey of the local population.
   • The sampling technique ensures accurate results.

   Antonymestotalwhole

• Substantif désignant le processus, l'action ou la technique de sélection, de prélèvement ou d'analyse d'une partie représentative d'un ensemble plus vaste, à des fins de test, d'étude ou statistiques. Il peut aussi désigner l'échantillon prélevé ou l'emprunt d'extraits sonores en musique.

A noun referring to the process, act, or technique of selecting, taking, or analyzing a representative portion of a larger whole for testing, examination, or statistical purposes.

1. Statistical methodB2formal

   The process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population to estimate characteristics of the whole.

   Échantillonnage (statistique)

   • The researchers used random sampling to collect data.
   • Sampling is essential for accurate market research.
   • The survey relied on a sampling of 1,000 participants.

2. Music production techniqueB2informalart

   The act of taking a portion of a sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or element in a new piece of music.

   échantillonnage musical

   • The producer used sampling of old jazz records for the beat.
   • Sampling is a common technique in hip-hop music.
   • He created the track entirely through sampling from vinyl.

3. Product testingA2informal

   The practice of offering small portions of a product for customers to try before buying.

   échantillonnage produit

   • The store offered free sampling of the new cheese.
   • Sampling is a great way to introduce new flavors to customers.
   • She enjoyed the sampling of chocolates at the fair.

   Synonymestasting

• Verbe 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.

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.

   goûter / échantillonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesassaycheckevaluateinspectnibblesiptastetesttry

2. Test a group or populationB2formal

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

   échantillonner

   • 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.

   Synonymescanvasspollsurvey

   Antonymescensusexamine

3. Use a small part of a recordingB2informalart

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

   échantillonner (un enregistrement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesappropriateborrowliftquotereuse