smaller sample

[SMAW-ler SAM-pul]
noun phrasepl: smaller samples
amostra menor
1. A reduced or limited subset of a larger population or group used for testing, analysis, or examination
The researcher worked with a smaller sample due to budget constraints.
O pesquisador trabalhou com uma amostra menor devido às limitações orçamentárias.
2. A quantity of a product or material that is less than standard for evaluation purposes
They provided a smaller sample of the fabric for quality testing.
Eles forneceram uma amostra menor do tecido para testes de qualidade.
The term is primarily used in scientific, academic, and commercial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly used in research institutions and quality control departments. The phrase reflects practical constraints in statistical work and product testing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reduced samplelimited sampleminor samplediminished samplesubset
Antonyms / Antônimos
larger samplefull samplecomprehensive samplecomplete population

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amostra menor
standard usage in academic and commercial contexts
Portugal
amostra mais pequena
uses 'pequena' instead of 'menor' in some contexts
São Paulo
amostra reduzida
common in commercial and industrial settings

Related Words

sample sizestatistical samplingpopulationdata collectionrepresentative sample

Related Idioms & Phrases

small sample bias
sample size limitation
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