Definition of Example
1. Noun. An item of information that is typical of a class or group. "There is an example on page 10"
Generic synonyms: Information
Specialized synonyms: Apology, Excuse, Exception, Case In Point, Precedent, Quintessence, Sample, Specimen
Derivative terms: Exemplary, Exemplify, Exemplify, Illustrate, Instance, Instantiate, Instantiate
2. Noun. A representative form or pattern. "I profited from his example"
Generic synonyms: Internal Representation, Mental Representation, Representation
Specialized synonyms: Loadstar, Lodestar, Epitome, Image, Paradigm, Prototype, Holotype, Type Specimen, Microcosm, Archetype, Original, Pilot, Guide, Template, Templet, Prefiguration
Derivative terms: Exemplify, Exemplify, Model
3. Noun. Something to be imitated. "He is the very model of a modern major general"
Generic synonyms: Ideal
Specialized synonyms: Beaut, Beauty, Pacemaker, Pacesetter, Pattern, Prodigy
Derivative terms: Exemplary, Exemplify, Exemplary
4. Noun. Punishment intended as a warning to others. "They decided to make an example of him"
Generic synonyms: Admonition, Monition, Warning, Word Of Advice
Derivative terms: Exemplary
5. Noun. An occurrence of something. "But there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
Generic synonyms: Happening, Natural Event, Occurrence, Occurrent
Specialized synonyms: Humiliation, Mortification, Bit, Piece, Clip, Time
Derivative terms: Exemplify, Instantiate, Instantiate
6. Noun. 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"
Definition of Example
1. n. One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.
2. v. t. To set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance.
Definition of Example
1. to show by representation [v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES]
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Literary usage of Example
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Psychology, General Introduction by Charles Hubbard Judd (1917)
"This example serves to show how even superficial study of a single experience
... Furthermore, the example is a fortunate one with which to demonstrate the ..."
2. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1804)
"The general state and revolutions of France, a name example which was ... by the
particular example of a province, a diocese, or a senatorial family. ..."
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