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oversample

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An additional sample of a subpopulation, above and beyond the portion of a main sample that already belongs to that subpopulation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences, statistics

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To sample additional members of a subpopulation, above and beyond the members included in the main sample.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences, statistics

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To sample a signal at a frequency well above its Nyquist rate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: systems

Examples

  • Oversampling on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English sample English oversample From over- + sample.