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example

noun(ex-am-ple)

a representative form or pattern

Synonyms: model,

Examples:

I profited from his example.

example

noun(ex-am-ple)

something to be imitated

Synonyms: exemplar, good example, model,

example

noun(ex-am-ple)

an occurrence of something

Synonyms: case, instance,

Examples:

But there is always the famous example of the Smiths.

example

noun(ex-am-ple)

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

Synonyms: illustration, instance, representative,

Examples:

This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome.
There is an example on page 10.

example

noun(ex-am-ple)

punishment intended as a warning to others

Synonyms: deterrent example, lesson, object lesson,

Examples:

They decided to make an example of him.

example

noun(ex-am-ple)

a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

Synonyms: exercise,

Examples:

You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook.

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