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example

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noun

ex·​am·​ple ig-ˈzam-pəl How to pronounce example (audio)
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: one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated
a good example
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: a punishment inflicted on someone as a warning to others
also : an individual so punished
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: one that is representative of all of a group or type
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: a parallel or closely similar case especially when serving as a precedent or model
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: an instance (such as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate a rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of a rule

example

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verb

exampled; exampling ig-ˈzam-p(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce example (audio)

transitive verb

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: to serve as an example of
2
archaic : to be or set an example to
Phrases
for example \ fər-​ig-​ˈzam-​pəl How to pronounce example (audio) , frig-​ \
: as an example
there are many sources of air pollution; exhaust fumes, for example

Synonyms

Noun

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instance, case, illustration, example, sample, specimen mean something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category.

instance applies to any individual person, act, or thing that may be offered to illustrate or explain.

an instance of history repeating itself

case is used to direct attention to a real or assumed occurrence or situation that is to be considered, studied, or dealt with.

a case of mistaken identity

illustration applies to an instance offered as a means of clarifying or illuminating a general statement.

a telling illustration of Murphy's Law

example applies to a typical, representative, or illustrative instance or case.

a typical example of bureaucratic waste

sample implies a part or unit taken at random from a larger whole and so presumed to be typical of its qualities.

show us a sample of your work

specimen applies to any example or sample whether representative or merely existent and available.

one of the finest specimens of the jeweler's art

model, example, pattern, exemplar, ideal mean someone or something set before one for guidance or imitation.

model applies to something taken or proposed as worthy of imitation.

a decor that is a model of good taste

example applies to a person to be imitated or in some contexts on no account to be imitated but to be regarded as a warning.

children tend to follow the example of their parents

pattern suggests a clear and detailed archetype or prototype.

American industry set a pattern for others to follow

exemplar suggests either a faultless example to be emulated or a perfect typification.

cited Joan of Arc as the exemplar of courage

ideal implies the best possible exemplification either in reality or in conception.

never found a job that matched his ideal

Example Sentences

Noun He set a good example for the rest of us. She gave several examples to show that the program is effective. We've chosen three examples of contemporary architecture for closer study. a classic example of a Persian rug a fine example of the artist's work The dictionary includes thousands of examples. See More
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Noun
Knott County, for example, which suffered the most deaths in the disaster, has a lower community resilience rating than 97.9% of other U.S. counties, according to FEMA's National Risk Index. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2022 For example, people need to know that fossil fuels cause cancer. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 While under a prior consent decree, for example, Google was certified as compliant on privacy during a period when two major violations occurred, including it being caught using street-mapping cars to suck down WiFi traffic. Joseph Menn, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 In Wyoming, for example, which has among the lowest death rates but also the lowest vaccination rate, 75.9% of seniors aged 65 and older are fully vaccinated as of Sept. 5, according to the state Department of Health. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2022 For example, 41% of Area Agencies on Aging report staff vacancies of up to 15%, while an additional 18% report vacancies up to 25%, according to Markwood. Judith Graham, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 For example, at the forefront of safety issues fast-food workers in California face is extreme heat and the risk of experiencing physical violence by customers. Suhauna Hussainstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 In 2018, for example, Florida’s Broward County used a ballot where the names of Senate candidates were listed at the bottom of a column, under a long list of instructions. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Psychological distress, for example, has previously been linked to severe symptoms from various respiratory infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and the flu. Julia Ries, SELF, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French essample, example, from Latin exemplum, from eximere to take out, from ex- + emere to take — more at redeem

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of example was in the 14th century

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