sample
Meaning
A sample is a small part of something that is used to show what the whole is like.
💡 Don't confuse "sample" with "simple"; they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Mark
went
to
the
small
market
to
buy
some
cheese
.
A
seller
gave
him
a
small
sample
so
he
could
taste
it
before
he
bought
anything
.
He
liked
the
flavour
and
asked
where
the
cheese
came
from
.
The
seller
said
it
was
made
on
a
nearby
farm
and
gave
simple
tips
about
how
to
store
it
at
home
.
Mark
decided
to
buy
a
block
and
walked
home
,
happy
with
his
choice
.
Common Phrases
sample size
sample group
take a sample
Synonyms
Related Words
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