1. a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like
2. a small amount of a product given to people to try

1. to try or test a small amount of something
2. to take a sample of something for testing or analysis

1. serving as an example or specimen

Examples

• The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
• We received free samples of the new shampoo.
• The survey used a sample of 1,000 voters.
• She sampled several flavors before choosing vanilla.
• The store offers sample products to customers.
• Scientists will sample the water from the lake.
• This is just a sample chapter from the book.