NOUN

dieStichprobe/ˈʃtɪçˌpʁoːbə/sample; spot check; random check

Stichprobe is a German noun that means sample, spot check, or random check. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɪçˌpʁoːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Stichproben".

Definitions

1.a subset taken from a larger group for testing or analysis(statistics; science)

a.statistical or scientific sample

Für die Studie wurde eine repräsentative Stichprobe ausgewählt.—A representative sample was selected for the study.

2.an examination or check carried out on some items selected at random(inspection; quality control)

a.spot/random check of goods or documents

Bei der Warenannahme wurde eine Stichprobe gemacht.—A spot check was carried out during receipt of goods.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Stichprobedie Stichproben
Genitiveder Stichprobeder Stichproben
Dativeder Stichprobeden Stichproben
Accusativedie Stichprobedie Stichproben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stichprobe" mean in English?
"Stichprobe" means sample, spot check, or random check. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stichprobe"?
"Stichprobe" is pronounced /ˈʃtɪçˌpʁoːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stichprobe" der, die, or das?
"Stichprobe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Stichprobe"?
The plural of "Stichprobe" is "Stichproben".
What part of speech is "Stichprobe"?
"Stichprobe" is a noun in German.

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