sample

• Substantivo 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.

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.

   Amostra

   • 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.

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2. Example or specimenB1formal

   A representative example of a larger group or category.

   Amostra

   • 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.

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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.

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• Verbo 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.

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.

   Provar

   • 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.

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2. Test a group or populationB2formal

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

   Amostrar

   • 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.

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3. Use a small part of a recordingB2informalart

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

   Samplear

   • 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.

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