sample belt; transect; demo tape
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sample belt; transect; monitoring strip
Technical term used in biology, ecology, and geography to designate a long, narrow strip of land established for systematic observation, sampling, or monitoring purposes.
We established a permanent monitoring transect in the forest.
The ecologists recorded all plant species along the sample belt.
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This transect is one kilometer long and ten meters wide.
noun
sample tape; demo tape; master tape; film sample
Refers to physical media (audio cassettes, videotapes, or film reels) containing sample recordings or footage submitted for review, selection, or demonstration purposes.
The singer submitted a demo tape of songs to the record company.
The director submitted a film sample to participate in the film festival.
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These video sample tapes need to be digitized for preservation.