Sapling meaning: The meaning of SAPLING is a

The meaning of SAPLING is a young tree; specifically : one not over four inches (about 10 centimeters) in diameter at breast height. 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. 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. A tree sapling is an immature tree with a slender trunk. Depending on the species of tree, a sapling can be between three and 15 years old, and range in height from 2 to 10 feet (about 0.61 to 3.05 m). Saplings differ from seedlings, which are trees that are less than three years old.