cuttings sample (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Noun

Phonetic Transcription

• /ˈkʌtɪŋz ˈsæmpəl/

Meaning and Usage

The term "cuttings sample" refers to a sample obtained from cuttings, typically in contexts such as botany, geology, or manufacturing. In botany, cuttings are sections of plants taken to propagate new plants, and a sample may refer to a specific portion of these cuttings meant for study or experimentation. In geology or drilling, cuttings are the fragments of rock or soil that are brought to the surface as part of an excavation process, and a sample would be a collection of these materials for analysis.

• Frequency of Use: The term is used more frequently in written contexts, particularly within scientific and technical literature. It may occasionally appear in oral speech among professionals in relevant fields.

Example Sentences

1. The researchers collected several cuttings samples from different species of plants to analyze their growth rates.

2. Translation: Научные работники собрали несколько образцов черенков из различных видов растений для анализа их темпов роста.

3. The geologist analyzed the cuttings sample to determine the composition of the soil layers beneath the surface.

4. Translation: Геолог проанализировал образец выемки, чтобы определить состав почвенных слоев под поверхностью.

5. By taking cuttings samples, botanists can develop new hybrid varieties of plants more efficiently.

6. Translation: Беря образцы черенков, ботаники могут более эффективно развивать новые гибридные сорта растений.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "cutting" appears in several idiomatic expressions; however, "cuttings sample" itself is not a widely recognized idiomatic phrase. Below are idiomatic expressions that contain "cutting":

1. Cutting corners
2. Example: The contractor was cutting corners to save on costs, which led to numerous safety issues.

3. Translation: Подрядчик экономил на расходах, что привело к множеству проблем с безопасностью.

4. Cutting the mustard

5. Example: She isn't cutting the mustard in her current role, and they might need to find someone else.

6. Translation: Она не справляется с работой на текущей должности, и, возможно, им нужно будет найти кого-то другого.

7. Cutting a long story short

8. Example: Cutting a long story short, I ended up getting the job I wanted.

9. Translation: Вкратце, я в итоге получил работу, которую хотел.

10. Cutting ties

11. Example: After the scandal, the company decided it was time for cutting ties with their former partner.
12. Translation: После скандала компания решила, что пришло время разорвать связи с их бывшим партнером.

Etymology

The word "cutting" comes from the Old English "cyttan," meaning to separate or divide. The term "sample" derives from the Latin "exemplum," which means "example." The combination of these terms indicates a specimen or representative portion taken from something that is separated or divided.

Synonyms

• Cuttings: samples, specimens, fragments
• Sample: specimen, example, model

Antonyms

• Cuttings: additions, whole pieces
• Sample: whole, entirety, population