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- DictionaryEx·am·ple/iɡˈzampəl/
noun
- 1. a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule: "it's a good example of how European action can produce results"
- 2. a person or thing regarded in terms of their fitness to be imitated or the likelihood of their being imitated: "it is vitally important that parents should set an example"
verb
- 1. be illustrated or exemplified: "the extent of Allied naval support is exampled by the navigational specialists provided"
1. : one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated. a good example. 2. : a punishment inflicted on someone as a warning to others. also : an individual so punished. 3. : one that is representative of all of a group or type. 4. : a parallel or closely similar case especially when serving as a precedent or model. 5.
something that is typical of the group that it is a member of or that can be used to represent it: Let me give you an example of what I mean. For example (= as a particular case showing a more general situation), some states allow one adult to care for as many as 12 infants.
noun. a specimen or instance that is typical of the group or set of which it forms part; sample. a person, action, thing, etc, that is worthy of imitation; pattern. you must set an example to the younger children. a precedent, illustration of a principle, or model. an example in a maths book.
Add to word list. something that is typical of the group that it is a member of or that can be used to represent it: Let me give you an example of what I mean. For example (= as a particular case showing a more general situation), some states allow one adult to care for as many as 12 infants.
Definition of example noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An example is a particular instance of something that is representative of a group, or an illustration of something that's been generally described. Example comes from the Latin word for "specimen." If you want an example of mainstream teen fashion, find a 13-year old in a mall.
2 days ago · 1. countable noun. An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person which shows that what is being claimed is true . The doctors gave numerous examples of patients being expelled from hospital. [ + of] Listed below are just a few examples of some of the family benefits available. [ + of] 2. countable noun.
someone or something that is very good and should be copied: He is a very good example to the rest of the class. set an example. B2. to behave in a way that other people should copy. (Definition of example from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of example. in Chinese (Traditional) 典型事例, 典型, 範例… See more.
2 days ago · Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule . Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example). Nelson Mandela was an example for many to follow. A person punished as a warning to others.
1. a specimen or instance that is typical of the group or set of which it forms part; sample. 2. a person, action, thing, etc, that is worthy of imitation; pattern: you must set an example to the younger children. 3. a precedent, illustration of a principle, or model: an example in a maths book.
