From en.wiktionary.org:
** English
*** Etymology 1
[Sampler (needlework)] From [en], from [en]. [en].
**** Pronunciation
- [en]
**** Noun
[en-noun]
1. A piece of needlework embroidered with a variety of design s.
*** Etymology 2
From [en].
**** Pronunciation
- [en] [1]
**** Noun
[wikipedia] [en-noun]
1. Someone whose job is to take sample s.
2. A device that takes samples.
3. [en] An electronic musical instrument that records and plays back sample s of recordings.
4. A representative selection of a larger group.
5. * {{ quote-text | en | year=2012 | author=Eric Bishop-Potter | title=A Ruined Boy | page=76
|passage=He also made a SAMPLER CD, with one minute samples of 26 of their
songs, for free distribution to people they met in Buffalo, and to others who
showed an interest in their music.}}
***** Derived terms
- [en]
- [en]
***** Descendants
- [ru]
***** Translations
[digital device]
- Polish: [pl]
- Russian: [ru]
[trans-bottom]
*** References
References:
[1]. [R:MWO]
*** Anagrams
- [en]
[en]
** Polish
[lang=pl]
*** Etymology
[pl].
*** Pronunciation
[a=LL-Q809 (pol)-Jest Spoczko-sampler.wav]
*** Noun
[m-in]
1. [en] [digital device]
2. [pl] tester [small phial of perfume or cosmetic bought to try a fragrance without the commitment of a full-size bottle]
**** Declension
[gens=samplera]
**** Related terms
[pl] [pl]
*** Further reading
- [R:pl:WSJP]
- [R:pl:PWN]
[pl]