sampling Meaning & Definition
/ˈsæmpəlɪŋ/
What Does Sampling Mean?
As a verb, sampling means present participle and gerund of sample. As a noun, it means The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.
Sampling at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsæmpəlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | samplings |
Sampling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of sample
Sampling as a Noun
- The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.
- A sample.
- The analysis of a group by determining the characteristics of a significant percentage of its members chosen at random.
- The measurement, at regular intervals, of the amplitude of a varying waveform in order to convert it to digital form.
- The electronic splicing of pieces of previously recorded sound as part of a composition, especially as part of hip-hop or electronic dance music.
Synonyms of Sampling
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Sampling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sampling
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Sampling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
sampling
sampling (countable and uncountable, plural samplings)
Words That Rhyme With Sampling
How to Pronounce Sampling
The standard pronunciation of sampling is //ˈsæmpəlɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.