Example vs Sample

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Example

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun

Sample

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun
 ExampleSample
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmpl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsæmpl/"]/
BedeutungA sample or model of something to show how it works.A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
BeispielPlease follow this example to complete your assignment.He provided a sample of the product for us to test.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA1B1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationencharacteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, characteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebody, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebodylarge, 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
Antonymecounterexample, exceptionwhole, entirety
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'exemplary', which means perfect or model., Using 'example' in plural without 'examples' when talking about multiple cases., Mispronouncing it as 'egg-zample' instead of 'ig-zample'.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.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'example' when illustrating a point or providing a representation. It's suitable in most contexts, but avoid in very casual situations where simpler words may be more appropriate.Used in scientific, business, and educational contexts when referring to testing or showing examples. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing products or experiences.

Häufige Fragen: Example vs Sample

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Example und Sample?

Example: A sample or model of something to show how it works. Sample: A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Example und Sample?

Sample ist das höchste Niveau, bei B1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Example und Sample auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Example: A1, Sample: B1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Example und Sample?

Example: noun, Sample: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Example: Please follow this example to complete your assignment. Sample: He provided a sample of the product for us to test.

Kann ich Example und Sample austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Example und Sample sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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