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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"
Definitions of example. noun. an item of information that is typical of a class or group. “this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”. “there is an example on page 10”. synonyms: illustration, instance, representative. see more. noun. an occurrence of something.
Definition of example noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
3 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.
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXAMPLE. 1. : a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed. [count] He was inspired by the example of his older brother. [=he wanted to do what his older brother did] You should try to follow her example. [=try to do as she does]
Verb. Idiom. Filter. noun. examples. Something selected to show the nature or character of the rest; single part or unit used as a sample; typical instance. Webster's New World. One that is representative of a group as a whole. The squirrel, an example of a rodent; introduced each new word with examples of its use. American Heritage.
