Meaning of the word sampler in English

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sampler

US /ˈsæm.plɚ/
UK /ˈsæm.plɚ/
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Noun

1.

a collection of samples, especially of food or music, for tasting or testing

Example:
The restaurant offered a sampler of their most popular appetizers.
The album includes a sampler of tracks from their upcoming release.
2.

a piece of embroidery, especially one worked by a beginner as a demonstration of skill

Example:
Her first needlepoint sampler showed a simple alphabet.
Many antique samplers feature moralistic verses.
3.

an electronic device or software that records and plays back sounds, often used in music production

Example:
The DJ used a digital sampler to create new beats.
Many hip-hop producers rely heavily on samplers.
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