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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An additional sample of a subpopulation, above and beyond the portion of a main sample that already belongs to that subpopulation.

Verb

1. 1
   To sample additional members of a subpopulation, above and beyond the members included in the main sample.
2. 2
   To sample a signal at a frequency well above its Nyquist rate.

   "Oversampling on Wikipedia.Wikipedia"

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"Oversampling on Wikipedia.Wikipedia"

Etymology

From over- + sample.

Related phrases

nyquist rate

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