re-sampling

noun

UK /ˌriːˈsɑːmplɪŋ/

US /ˌriːˈsæmplɪŋ/

Taking a new sample from something to check or study it again.

The scientist did a re-sampling of the river water to make sure it was clean.

SYNONYMS

resample re-testing re-checking re-examination re-analysis

RELATED WORDS

sample sampling testing measurement data

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In music, changing the pitch or speed of a recorded sound to use it in a new song.

The DJ used re-sampling to make the old drum beat fit the new track.

3. In statistics, drawing a new set of data points from a larger group to get better results.

Re-sampling helped the researchers estimate how accurate their survey was.

4. In computing, converting a digital signal to a different rate.

Audio re-sampling made the file smaller without losing much quality.