Plural of sample
regular plural
The plural of sample is samples.
Forms of sample
| Singular | sample /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | samples |
| Countable | countable |
Samples in a sentence
- Altogether we spent eight days on the Aparaman Range, exploring and gathering samples of plant and animal life.1989 May, Uwe George, “Venezuela's Islands in Time”, in National Geographic, volume 175, number 5, page 559
- Large samples are generally more reliable than small samples due to having less variability.
- Numerous samples of breccia and impact melts were recovered by drilling into the floor of the crater.From the entry melt
- I didn't buy a thing, but they were handing out some neat freebies and samples.From the entry freebie
- He came in with a suitcase, packed to the gills with samples and demonstration products.From the entry to the gills
Meaning of sample
- noun A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.
- noun A subset or portion of a population that is systematically selected for measurement, observation, or questioning, with the objective of generating statistical information that accurately reflects the characteristics of the entire population.
- noun A small quantity of food for tasting, typically given away for free.
Questions about the plural of sample
- What is the plural of sample?
- The plural of sample is samples.
- Is sample countable?
- Sample is a countable noun.
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