datasample
nounUK /ˈdeɪtəˌsɑːmpəl/
US /ˈdeɪtəˌsæmpəl/
A small group of facts or numbers picked to show what a bigger group is like.
The scientist looked at a datasample of ten apples to guess how sweet the whole box was.
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2. A small set of information used to test or train a computer program.
The teacher used a datasample of cat pictures to teach the computer to spot cats.
3. A piece of information taken from a larger collection for study.
She picked a datasample from the class survey to make a quick chart.
4. A small amount of digital information saved for checking later.
The app saved a datasample of your clicks to see which games you like.