Sample

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008640",
  "term": "Sample",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A small, representative portion of a larger body of material or data collected for analysis. In atmospheric science, this could involve collecting air in a flask for gas composition analysis or extracting a core from an ice sheet. The integrity of the sample collection method directly impacts the reliability of subsequent scientific findings.",
  "see_also": [
    "random sample"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sample/"
}