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sampler

Syllabification: (sam·pler)
Pronunciation: /ˈsamplər/

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Definition of sampler

noun

  • 1a piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as a specimen of skill, typically containing the alphabet and some mottoes.
  • 2a representative collection or example of something:a few superb samplers of West Indian dishes
  • 3a person or device that takes and analyzes samples.
  • an electronic device for sampling music and sound.

Origin:

Middle English (denoting an example to be imitated): from Old French essamplaire 'exemplar'

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