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sampling.

The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsæmpəlɪŋ/General-American/ˈsɑːmpəlɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A sample.

    countable
  3. The analysis of a group by determining the characteristics of a significant percentage of its members chosen at random.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The measurement, at regular intervals, of the amplitude of a varying waveform in order to convert it to digital form.

    countable · uncountable
  5. The electronic splicing of pieces of previously recorded sound as part of a composition, especially as part of hip-hop or electronic dance music.

    countable · uncountable
verb/ˈsæmpəlɪŋ/General-American/ˈsɑːmpəlɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. present participle and gerund of sample

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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