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sample
a small part that shows what the whole is like
Synonyms
- example
- specimen
- portion
sample in a sentence
The scientist studied a sample of water from the pond.
The lab tested a sample of soil from the garden.
Where it comes from
From Old French essample, from Latin exemplum 'example, sample'.
Memory hook
A sample is a small example.
Read it in context
- Signal in the Storm Narrative