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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sampling

/ˈsæmpəlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sampling mean?

noun, verb

The act of selecting a few items from a larger group to represent the whole, or the process of taking a small part of something to use as a model or example. In music, the act of using a small part of a recording to create a new composition.

Example

"The artist used sampling to create a unique sound in her new album."

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