sampling program
nounUK /ˈsɑːmplɪŋ ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈsæmplɪŋ ˈproʊɡræm/
A sampling program is a plan for taking small pieces of something to learn about the whole thing.
The scientists used a sampling program to test the water in the lake.
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2. A computer program that collects small pieces of data at set times.
The app's sampling program records the temperature every hour.
3. A schedule for giving out free small amounts of a product for people to try.
The store started a sampling program to let customers taste the new cheese.
4. A set of rules for choosing which items to check in a group.
The factory's sampling program picks ten toys from each batch to inspect.