sampling vs tasting

sampling

noun
  • A sample. 

  • The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample. 

  • Electronically splicing pieces of previously recorded sound as part of a composition, especially as part of hip-hop or electronic dance music. 

  • The measurement, at regular intervals, of the amplitude of a varying waveform in order to convert it to digital form. 

  • The analysis of a group by determining the characteristics of a significant percentage of its members chosen at random. 

tasting

noun
  • A small amount of food or drink. 

  • The taking of a small amount of food or drink into the mouth in order to taste it. 

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