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sample

noun B1
1

örnek, numune

a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

The lab received a soil sample for testing.

  • We examined a sample of the manuscript to assess its quality.
  • The marketing team distributed free product samples at the fair.
  • Statisticians warned that the sample might not represent the whole population.
  • After analyzing the genetic sample, the researchers published their findings in a high-impact journal.
  • take a sample · örnek almak The technician will take a water sample for analysis.
  • sample size · örneklem büyüklüğü A larger sample size increases the reliability of the study.
  • sample collection · örnek toplama Sample collection must follow strict hygiene protocols.
  • a sample of sth She received a sample of the new fabric.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: specimenexample

sample

verb B2
1

tadına bakmak, denemek B1

to try a small part of something in order to assess its quality, flavor, or suitability

She sampled the chocolate to see if it was sweet enough.

  • During the tasting, we sampled several cheeses from different regions.
  • The marketing team sampled the new product with a focus group before launch.
  • sample a dish · bir yemeği denemek The chef let the guests sample a dish from the new menu.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: taste

simpler: try

2

numune almak, örnek toplamak B2

to collect a small part or specimen of something for testing, analysis, or reference

Scientists sampled the river water every week.

  • Environmental scientists sampled the river water after the flood.
  • Market analysts sampled consumer feedback to improve the product.
  • The archaeologists sampled pottery shards to determine their age.
  • Engineers sampled vibration data from the bridge to assess its structural integrity.
  • sample the air · havayı örneklemek Technicians sampled the air to detect pollutants.
  • sample the population · nüfusu örneklemek The sociologists sampled the population to gauge public opinion.
  • sample a tissue · doku örneği almak Doctors sampled a tissue biopsy for pathological examination.
  • sample sth from sth Researchers sampled water from the lake for chemical testing.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: collect

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