1
: the act, process, or technique of selecting a suitable sample
specifically
: the act, process, or technique of selecting a representative part of a population for the purpose of determining parameters or characteristics of the whole population
2
: a small part selected as a sample for inspection or analysis
ask a sampling of people which candidate they favor
3
: the introduction or promotion of a product by distributing trial packages of it
Examples of sampling in a Sentence
The reporter asked a sampling of people about their eating habits.
a sampling of the menu's entrées
We were given a sampling of the food.
The band does a lot of sampling.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
That event is followed by the fan-favorite Main Event on Friday, where chefs bring small bites, wine, beer and craft cocktail samplings.
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april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The lead problem was discovered during routine sampling that was conducted by a state partner.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
These seven paintings are just a small sampling of the city’s equally rich and varied cultural heritage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
That event is followed by the fan-favorite Main Event on Friday, where chefs bring small bites, wine, beer and craft cocktail samplings.
—Ella Gonzales
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The lead problem was discovered during routine sampling that was conducted by a state partner.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
These seven paintings are just a small sampling of the city’s equally rich and varied cultural heritage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sampling
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“Sampling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sampling. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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sampling
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sam·pling
ˈsam-pliŋ 
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