sampler

Sampler may mean:Sampler (signal), a digital signal processing device that converts a continuous signal to a discrete signalSampler (musical instrument), a device used to create digital recordings called samplesSampler (record), a type of compilation albumIn Store Jam, a promotional compilation by Jamiroquai, also known as samplerSampler (needlework), a handstitched piece of embroidery used to demonstrate skill in needleworkA quilt where each block is constructed using a different pattern
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v. sample, take a small portion of something as a specimen; determine the quality of something by testing a specimen

(n.)
One who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.
  

(n.)
A pattern; a specimen; especially, a collection of needlework patterns, as letters, borders, etc., to be used as samples, or to display the skill of the worker.
  

Noun
1. an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
(synonym) sampling station
(hypernym) observation station
2. someone who samples food or drink for its quality
(synonym) taster, taste tester, taste-tester
(hypernym) critic
(hyponym) wine taster
(derivation) sample, try, try out, taste
3. an assortment of various samples; "a candy sampler"; "a sampler of French poets"
(hypernym) assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord, potpourri, motley
(derivation) sample, try, try out, taste
4. a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches
(hypernym) embroidery, fancywork
(derivation) sample, try, try out, taste