sample in English: A small part of something that shows you what all of it is like. (noun)

Translation

A small part of something that shows you what all of it is like.

Word origin

From Old French essample, the same word that also gave English example, from Latin exemplum.

Gender

Pluralsamples

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A "sample" is a small piece you can try.

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A "sample" is also a small amount taken away for testing.

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A "sample" can be a small group chosen to stand for many more.

piece

A part of something, or one thing from a group of things.

test

A set of questions or jobs that shows how much you know or how well something works.

taste

To notice the flavour of food or drink with your mouth.

example

One thing you show or name to help explain what a larger group of things is like.

small

Little in size or amount, not big.

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