sampler
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🇺🇸
/ˈsæmplər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɑːmplə/
example or specimen
Etymology
'sampler' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'samplere,' where 'sample' meant 'example or specimen.'
'samplere' transformed into the modern English word 'sampler' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'example or specimen,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to devices and embroidery.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or device that takes samples, especially in scientific or industrial contexts.
The air sampler collected data on pollution levels.
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Noun 2
a piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as a specimen of skill, often containing the alphabet or mottoes.
She displayed her grandmother's sampler in the living room.
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Noun 3
a device that plays back samples of recorded sound, often used in music production.
The musician used a sampler to create unique beats.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 00:24