English · Science & Technology
sample
/ˈsɑːm.pəl/
[/ˈsɑːm.pəl/]
a small part studied
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A sample is a small part of a larger group that is studied to learn about the whole. Researchers choose a sample to make their study manageable.
Example
We tested a sample of one hundred students.
We tested a sample of one hundred students.
Etymology
From Old French 'essample', from Latin 'exemplum' meaning an example.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in research to mean a representative subset.