Word of the Day.

sample 

 

Function: noun [count]

Plural: samples

Meanings:
1 : a small amount of something that gives you information about the thing it was taken from
Examples:
<a blood/water/soil sample>
<We would like to see a sample of your work.>

2 : a small amount of something that is given to people to try
Examples:
<I tasted a sample ofthe new cereal.>
<Free samples were handed out at the store.>

3 : a group of people or things that are taken from a larger group and studied, tested, or questioned to get information
Examples:
<The sample included 96 women over the age of 40.>
<a sample group>
<A random sample of people filled out the survey.>
<The group looked at a representative sample of public schools.>

4 : a small part of a recording (such as a song) that is used in another performer's recording