Meaning of Sample
In simple words: A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
Sample in a sentence
- He provided a sample of the product for us to test.
- The artist shared a sample of her new song with her fans.
- During the experiment, we took a sample of the soil.
- The teacher used a sample question to explain the exam format.
- There were several samples on display at the science fair.
How to use Sample
Used in scientific, business, and educational contexts when referring to testing or showing examples. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing products or experiences.
Grammar pattern
sample + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'simple'—think of a small, simple part representing a bigger picture.
Related words
Collocations with Sample
Opposites of Sample
- whole
- entirety
Common mistakes with Sample
- Confusing 'sample' with 'exemplar' - they have different meanings.
- Using 'sampled' incorrectly as a verb form in past tense.
- Mixing up 'sample' as a noun and a verb.
Compare Sample with Specimen, Example, Instance, Portion, Extract
Sample appears in
Sample in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عينة، نموذج
جزء صغير من شيء ما يستخدم لإظهار كيف يبدو الكل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নমুনা
কোনো কিছুর একটি ছোট অংশ যা পুরোটা কেমন তা দেখানোর জন্য ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Muster
Ein kleiner Teil von etwas, der zeigt, wie das Ganze ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Muestra
Una pequeña parte de algo que se usa para mostrar cómo es el todo.
- Persianفارسی
نمونه
بخش کوچکی از چیزی که برای نشان دادن کل آن استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Échantillon
Une petite partie de quelque chose utilisée pour montrer à quoi ressemble le tout.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नमूना
किसी चीज़ का एक छोटा हिस्सा जिसका उपयोग यह दिखाने के लिए किया जाता है कि पूरा कैसा दिखता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Campione
Una piccola parte di qualcosa usata per mostrare com'è il tutto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Amostra
Uma pequena parte de algo usada para mostrar como é o todo.
- RussianРусский
Образец
Небольшая часть чего-либо, используемая для демонстрации того, как выглядит целое.
- Urduاردو
نمونہ
کسی چیز کا ایک چھوٹا حصہ جو یہ ظاہر کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے کہ پورا کیا ہے
- Chinese中文
样本
某物的小部分,用来展示整体的样子。
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Frequently asked questions about Sample
What does Sample mean?
A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
What is the definition of Sample?
a number of people or things taken from a larger group and used in tests to provide information about the group
How do you use Sample in a sentence?
He provided a sample of the product for us to test.
Can you give another example of Sample?
The artist shared a sample of her new song with her fans.
What are synonyms for Sample?
Common alternatives include specimen, example, instance, portion, extract.
What is the opposite of Sample?
Opposite meanings include whole, entirety.
What words go with Sample?
It commonly pairs with large, small, total, draw, select, comprise something, consist of something, size, survey, group, sample from, sample of, blood, faecal/fecal, serum, collect, obtain, take, contain, show, sample of, free, book, sample of.
What are common mistakes when using Sample?
Confusing 'sample' with 'exemplar' - they have different meanings. Using 'sampled' incorrectly as a verb form in past tense. Mixing up 'sample' as a noun and a verb.
How do you pronounce Sample?
US: /["/ˈsæmpl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɑːmpl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sample?
Used in scientific, business, and educational contexts when referring to testing or showing examples. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing products or experiences.
What CEFR level is Sample?
"Sample" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.


