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ESLPod_0876_WE_1426 Preparing a Professional Portfolio The word "sample," in this podcast, means one piece of something, meant to show what other pieces are like: "Would you like to try a sample of our new blue cheese?" A "sample" is also a small amount of something that is tested to determine something about the larger amount: "The scientists are collecting water samples from local lakes and rivers for testing." When talking about a survey or a questionnaire, a "sample" is a small group of people who answer questions, and whose answers are used to try to understand the larger group: "Each year, the institute interviews a sample of 400 people about their opinions on gun rights." Finally, when talking about music, a "sample" is a small part of one song that is used to create a new song: "The performer uses samples from many popular folk songs."

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ESLPod 876 sample Business

Id	ESLPod_0876_WE_1426
Episode Id	ESLPod 876
Episode Title	Preparing a Professional Portfolio
Phrase	sample
Text	The word "sample," in this podcast, means one piece of something, meant to show what other pieces are like: "Would you like to try a sample of our new blue cheese?" A "sample" is also a small amount of something that is tested to determine something about the larger amount: "The scientists are collecting water samples from local lakes and rivers for testing." When talking about a survey or a questionnaire, a "sample" is a small group of people who answer questions, and whose answers are used to try to understand the larger group: "Each year, the institute interviews a sample of 400 people about their opinions on gun rights." Finally, when talking about music, a "sample" is a small part of one song that is used to create a new song: "The performer uses samples from many popular folk songs."
Topics	Business

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