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example meaning and definition
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Definition of example (noun)
- 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"
- synonyms: illustration, instance, representative
- a representative form or pattern
- "I profited from his example"
- synonyms: model
- something to be imitated
- "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
- synonyms: exemplar, good example, model
- punishment intended as a warning to others
- "they decided to make an example of him"
- synonyms: deterrent example, lesson, object lesson
- an occurrence of something
- 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"
- synonyms: exercise
Source: Princeton University Wordnet