oversample

noun, verb — 3 senses

oversample

noun

Etymology From over- + sample.

1

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

oversample

verb

Etymology From over- + sample.

1

Mathematics, Sciences, Statistics To sample additional members of a subpopulation, above and beyond the members included in the main sample.

2

To sample a signal at a frequency well above its Nyquist rate.

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