Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of something taken or used as a guide to the quality of the whole

“She took a sample of the soil to test its fertility.”

2. verb

to take or obtain a small amount of something as a guide to the quality of the whole

“The company will sample the new product before deciding whether to manufacture it.”

3. noun

an example or illustration of something

“The movie is a sample of the director’s work.”

4. verb

to listen to or try a small amount of music, especially in a shop

“Do you want to sample some music on the new headphones?”