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sampler

samp·ler

UK/ˈsæmplɚ/ US/ˈsæmpəlɚ/ rare

noun

1.

an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something

2.

someone who samples food or drink for its quality

3.

an assortment of various samples

  • “a candy sampler”
  • “a sampler of French poets”
4.

a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches

Origin

From sample + -er.

Phrases

  • rosette sampler
  • Whitman's sampler

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