Definitions

1. noun

A device used to test the quality of yarn or fabric; a selection of different items, such as foods or drinks, offered for tasting; a device or system that selects a random subset of a larger set for processing or analysis.

“The textile manufacturer used a yarn sampler to test its new material.”

2. verb

To try a small amount of something, especially food or drink, in order to judge its quality.

“She sampled the new restaurant’s menu before recommending it to her friends.”