A second rater scored a subsample of copies ( n = 36 copies of both hands) and achieved high interrater reliability on the 2D and 4D measurements as well as the 2D:4D ratio with the initial rater (all intraclass r s > .97).
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Subsample
Synonyms for "subsample" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (5)
Related words (8)
Noun(8 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aliquoting, decimating, extract subset, illustrative subset, laboratory sample.
- Sentence evidence is available for subsample, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "subsample".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "subsample"
Keep "subsample" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "subsample" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "subsample", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "subsample" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
7 entriescluster subsampleconvenience subsampledemonstration subsampleeducational subsamplerandom subsamplestratified subsamplesystematic subsample
Collocations
9 entriesconvenience subsamplerandom subsamplestratified subsamplesubsample datasubsample sizesubsample the datasubsampling methodsystematic subsampletake a subsample
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Mahalanobis used a visual method of approximating the standard error of the income at all the fractiles of the covariate for the same graph by taking two independently selected "interpenetrating subsamples" and obtaining a graph for each of the subsamples besides the combined sample.
Source: wiktionary
In a statement, McDonald’s cited tests conducted in Colorado, the state that had the most cases reported in the outbreak. On its website, the state’s Agriculture Department said that tests were done on “dozens of subsamples from all the lots and all samples were found to be negative for E. coli.”
Source: wiktionary
The State Department of Social Services on April 11 released studies indicating statewide ineligibility of 2 to 4 per cent for federally aided cases and 5 per cent for home relief cases. The state's subsampling for New York City suggested that the rate there might be one percentage point higher.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "subsample"?
Closest matches include aliquoting, decimating, extract subset, illustrative subset, laboratory sample.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "subsample"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.