sampler
pronunciation
How to pronounce sampler in British English:
UK [ˈsɑ:mplə(r)]
How to pronounce sampler in American English:
US [ˈsæmplə(r)]
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- Noun:
- an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
- someone who samples food or drink for its quality
- an assortment of various samples
- a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches
Word Origin
- sampler (n.)
- "embroidery specimen by a beginner to show skill," 1520s, from sample (n.); earlier "pattern, model, example to be imitated" (early 14c.). The connecting notion is probably "piece of embroidery serving as a pattern to be copied, or to fix and retain the pattern." As "a collection of samples" from 1912.
Example
- 1. Testing of high-volume sampler inlets for the sampling of atmospheric radionuclides .
- 2. Il 430xn.22098939 boy am I tied : kid neckwear sampler .
- 3. She gave the sampler to mother before she died .
- 4. Now what 's that bio trace m3 sampler ?
- 5. On wednesday , it was a sampler . She says the stripling 's fun .