example
noun
1. 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
Similar word(s): illustration, instance, representative
Definition categories: thought, information
2. a representative form or pattern
- I profited from his example
Similar word(s): model
Definition categories: thought, representation
3. something to be imitated
Similar word(s): exemplar, model
Definition categories: thought, ideal
4. punishment intended as a warning to others
- they decided to make an example of him
Similar word(s): lesson
Definition categories: communication, admonition, monition, warning
5. an occurrence of something
- but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
Similar word(s): case, instance
Definition categories: event, happening, occurrence, occurrent
6. 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
Similar word(s): exercise
verb
1. To be illustrated or exemplified (by).