grab sample
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A single sample or measurement taken at a specific time or over as short a period as feasible.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
grabsampuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹæbˈsæmpəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A single sample or measurement taken at a specific time or over as short a period as feasible
A single sample taken at one time, rather than a composite sample.
verb
transitive
To take a sample of this kind.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A single sample or measurement taken at a specific time or over as short a period as feasible
Used this way, grab sample is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This sense is about measurement, so it is used where accuracy is the point.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
- Academic writing
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