sampling

IPA: sˈæmpɫɪŋ

The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.
A sample.
(statistics) The analysis of a group by determining the characteristics of a significant percentage of its members chosen at random.
(signal processing) The measurement, at regular intervals, of the amplitude of a varying waveform in order to convert it to digital form.
(music) Electronically splicing pieces of previously recorded sound as part of a composition, especially as part of hip-hop or electronic dance music.

Examples of "sampling" in Sentences

The researchers are sampling various species of plants to study their medicinal properties
Sampling different cuisines during our travels has expanded my culinary palate
The artist used sampling to incorporate sounds from nature into her latest composition
Effective market research often involves random sampling to get accurate consumer insights
Sampling new flavors at the ice cream shop was a delightful experience