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1. (n.) example
one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole.
2. example
a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or avoided:
to set a good example.
3. example
an instance serving for illustration; specimen.
4. example
an instance illustrating a rule or method, as a mathematical problem proposed for solution.
5. example
an instance, esp. of punishment, serving as a warning to others.
6. example
a precedent; parallel case:
an action without example.
7. (v.t.) example
to give or be an example of; exemplify (used in the passive).
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME exa(u)mple < MF example < L exemplum, akin to eximere to take out; see exempt)
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| Definition of 'example' |
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1. (noun) example, illustration, instance, representative
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"
2. (noun) model, example
a representative form or pattern
"I profited from his example"
3. (noun) exemplar, example, model, good example
something to be imitated
"an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
4. (noun) example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson
punishment intended as a warning to others
"they decided to make an example of him"
5. (noun) case, instance, example
an occurrence of something
"it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
6. (noun) exercise, example
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
"you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"
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1. (noun) example
a sample or instance
several examples of the students' work; I don't understand - can you give me an example?
2. example
a classic example
a typical example
Tina's outburst was a classic example of her lack of control.
3. example
for example
indicates you are going to mention an example
changes in diet - for example, no fried foods or alcoholic drinks
4. example
sb or sth considered to be good model to copy
She's an example to all of us.
5. example
set an example
to show good behavior
Try to set an example for the younger kids.
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| Definition of 'example' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) example
one or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen
2. (noun) example
that which is to be followed or imitated as a model; a pattern or copy
3. (noun) example
that which resembles or corresponds with something else; a precedent; a model
4. (noun) example
that which is to be avoided; one selected for punishment and to serve as a warning; a warning
5. (noun) example
an instance serving for illustration of a rule or precept, especially a problem to be solved, or a case to be determined, as an exercise in the application of the rules of any study or branch of science; as, in trigonometry and grammar, the principles and rules are illustrated by examples
6. (verb) example
to set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance
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Sense: something that represents other things of the same kind; a specimen
an example of his handwriting.
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 Afrikaans: voorbeeld |
 Arabic: نَموذَج |
 Bulgarian: мостра |
 Brazilian: exemplo |
 Czech: vzorek, ukázka |
 German: das Beispiel |
 Danish: eksempel |
 Greek: δείγμα |
 Spanish: ejemplo |
 Estonian: näidis |
 Farsi: نمونه |
 Finnish: ote |
 French: spécimen |
 Hebrew: דוּגמָה |
 Hindi: उदाहरण |
 Croatian: primjer, uzorak |
 Hungarian: minta(darab) |
 Indonesian: contoh |
 Icelandic: dæmi |
 Italian: esempio, campione |
 Japanese: 見本 |
 Korean: 본보기, 전형 |
 Lithuanian: pavyzdys |
 Latvian: paraugs |
 Malay: contoh |
 Dutch: staaltje |
 Norwegian: eksempel; eksemplar |
 Polish: przykład |
 Persian: نمونه |
 Pashto: مثال، نمونه، غبرت |
 Portuguese: exemplo |
 Romanian: exemplu, specimen |
 Russian: образец |
 Slovak: ukážka |
 Slovenian: primer |
 Serbian: primer |
 Swedish: prov |
 Thai: ตัวอย่าง |
 Turkish: örnek |
 Taiwanese: 樣本 |
 Ukrainian: зразок |
 Urdu: کسی شے کا مثالی نمونہ |
 Vietnamese: mẫu |
 Chinese: 样本 |
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