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# sampling

A sampling strategy for how the model picks tokens when generating a
response.

```
var sampling: GenerationOptions.SamplingMode?
```

## Discussion

When you execute a prompt on a model, the model produces a probability
for every token in its vocabulary. The sampling strategy controls how
the model narrows down the list of tokens to consider during that process.
A strategy that picks the single most likely token yields a predictable
response every time, but other strategies offer results that often
sound more natural to a person.

> Note: Leaving the `sampling` nil lets the system choose a
> a reasonable default on your behalf.

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