sample

US /ˈsæm.pəl/
UK /ˈsæm.pəl/
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a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

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Please provide a sample of your work.
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The doctor took a blood sample.
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to take a sample of (something) for analysis

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The scientists will sample the water for contaminants.
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We need to sample public opinion on this issue.
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