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resample

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To sample again; to repeat sampling

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The initial results were inconclusive, so we resampled the tap water.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To change the sample rate or dimensions of digital imagery or audio

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, media, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-Indo-European *h1éǵh Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h1éǵhs Proto-Italic *eks Latin ex Proto-Indo-European *h1em- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *h1émeti Proto-Italic *emō Latin emō Latin eximō Latin exemplumbor. Old French essainplebor. Middle English saumple English sample English resample From re- + sample.