Sampling ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sampling ( noun )

1. The process of selecting a small representative group from a larger population in order to study or test it.
2. The act of taking a small portion or quantity of something for analysis or testing.
3. The process of selecting a small number of observations from a larger population to make inferences about the larger population.

Origin:

From sample + -ing.

Examples:

1. The survey used a random sampling of the population.
2. The sampling of the soil showed high levels of pollution.
3. The sampling of the wine was done to ensure its quality.
4. The sampling of the music was used to create a new song.
5. They did a sampling of the audience to determine the demographics.

(As a verb)

Sampling ( verb )

1. The process of selecting a small representative group from a larger population in order to study or test it.
2. The act of taking a small portion or quantity of something for analysis or testing.
3. The process of selecting a small number of observations from a larger population to make inferences about the larger population.

Origin:

From sample + -ing.

Examples:

1. The survey used a random sampling of the population.
2. The sampling of the soil showed high levels of pollution.
3. The sampling of the wine was done to ensure its quality.
4. The sampling of the music was used to create a new song.
5. They did a sampling of the audience to determine the demographics.