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The teacher showed a sample poster before we made our own.
What does Sample mean?
a small example of something larger.
Dictionary definition
a small part or example used to show what the whole thing is like.
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Sample in a sentence
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The scientist tested a water sample from the pond.
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A survey can be more accurate when the sample includes people from many different groups.
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A survey sample should include different kinds of people to be fair.
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What is a sample?
A sample is a small part that helps show what the whole thing is like.
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This sentence uses sample as a small amount collected to study or test.
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WordSample.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningSample means a small example of something larger.
ExampleExample: The teacher showed a sample poster before we made our own.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sam · pul
- Strongest beat
- sam
- Ending
- pul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sam.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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wholeWhole means all of something, not just a sample.
entiretyEntirety means the complete thing.
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Word family
Sample word family
Base word
sample
noun
samples
Plural form for more than one sample.
verb
sampled
Past tense meaning took or tested a sample.
verb
sampling
The act of taking or testing samples.
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