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 Definition of 'example'

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Definitions of 'example'  

1. (noun) exampleillustrationinstancerepresentative
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) modelexample
a representative form or pattern
"I profited from his example"

3. (noun) exemplarexamplemodelgood 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) exampledeterrent examplelessonobject lesson
punishment intended as a warning to others
"they decided to make an example of him"

5. (noun) caseinstanceexample
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) exerciseexample
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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