A sapling is a young tree. Learn how to say it, see pictures and example sentences, and find synonyms and grammar notes in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Sampling is a vital element in statistical analysis, enabling researchers to select a specified number of observations from a broader population. Sampling stands as an essential tool in behavioural research, and researchers cannot carry out their work without it. The comprehensive study of the total population is both unattainable and impractical. The practical limitations, such as cost, time, and other factors which are usually operative in the situation, stand in the way of studying the ... / ˈsæp·lɪŋ / Add to word list a young tree (Definition of sapling from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) The meaning of SAMPLING is the act, process, or technique of selecting a suitable sample; specifically : the act, process, or technique of selecting a representative part of a population for the purpose of determining parameters or characteristics of the whole population. How to use sampling in a sentence.