stichprobenartig
Translation
by random sampling, random, spot-check, sample-based
Examples
Eine stichprobenartige Kontrolle wurde durchgeführt.
A random check was carried out.
Die Ergebnisse sind nur stichprobenartig.
The results are only based on samples.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) sample-based, random. A stichprobenartige Kontrolle (sample-based check) is necessary.
((as an adverb)) by random sampling, randomly. We only checked the data stichprobenartig (randomly).
Similar Words
Synonyms: zufällig (random), wahllos (indiscriminate); Antonyms: systematisch (systematic), vollständig (complete).
Etymology
Composed of 'Stichprobe' (sample, literally 'prick-test') and the suffix '-artig' (-like, -style).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'sample-like'. 'Stichprobe' is a sample, and '-artig' means '-like' or in the manner of.