sample

(noun) a small part of something intended as representative of the whole.

(noun) items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population. Synonyms: sample distribution, sampling.

(noun) all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class.

(verb) take a sample of. Synonyms: try, try out, taste. Examples: "Try these new crackers." "Sample the regional dishes."