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sam·ple

sample

 
 
pronunciation:
saem pl
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition: A sample is a small part of something that shows what the whole thing is like.
The farmers' market gave out samples of different cheeses for people to try.My mom took some paint samples home to see which color she liked the best.
similar words:
representative
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: samples, sampling, sampled
definition: When you sample something, you test or try a part of it.
We sampled some of the ice cream flavors at the ice cream store, then we decided which ones we liked the best.
synonyms:
try
similar words:
nibble, test