sampling

/ˈsæmpəlɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: samplings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A sample.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sampling” mean?

The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.

Is “sampling” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.