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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"
EXAMPLE definition: 1. something that is typical of the group of things that it is a member of: 2. a way of helping…. Learn 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.
Definition of example noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
EXAMPLE definition: 1. something that is typical of the group of things that you are talking about: 2. used to give an…. Learn more.
6 days ago · noun. 1. one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole. This painting is an example of his early work. 2. a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or avoided. to set a good example. 3. an instance serving for illustration; specimen.
example something such as an object, a fact, or a situation that shows, explains, or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set: Can you give me an example of what you mean?
