Sample
/ˈsæmpəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A portion or specimen taken for testing or analysis.
The lawyer presented a sample of the contract to illustrate the clause.
- (v.) To take or select a specimen or portion from something for examination.
The expert sampled the documents to verify their authenticity.
Forms
- samples
- sampled
- sampling
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, "sample" often refers to a representative extract used to review terms or evidence; clarity on the sample's source is important.
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