Example — synonyms, definition

1. example (Noun)

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example (Noun) — An item of information that is typical of a class or group. ex. "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome" ex. "there is an example on page 10"

example (Noun) — A representative form or pattern. ex. "I profited from his example"

example (Noun) — Something to be imitated. ex. "an example of success"

example (Noun) — Punishment intended as a warning to others. ex. "they decided to make an example of him"

example (Noun) — An occurrence of something. ex. "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"

example (Noun) — A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding. ex. "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"

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