taster
noun/ˈteɪstə(r)/
/ˈteɪstər/
- a person whose job is to judge the quality of wine, tea, etc. by tasting it
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- (informal, especially British English) a small example of something for you to try in order to see if you would like more of it
- The programme is intended as a taster for those who might like to find out more about studying computer science.
Word Originlate Middle English: in early use from Anglo-Norman French tastour, from Old French taster ‘to taste’; later from taste + -er.
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