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| ex·am·ple [ ig zámp'l ] |
noun (plural ex·am·ples) |
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1. sample: something that is representative by virtue of having typical features of the thing it represents
  a fine example of Baroque carving
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2. model: a person, action, or thing taken as a model to be copied or avoided by others
Her achievement is an example to us all.
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3. illustration supporting something: an illustration that supports or provides more information on an opinion, theory, or principle
The prosecutor then listed several examples of the accused's mismanagement of funds.
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4. learning aid: an exercise or description that illustrates a principle, method, or problem
Each chapter contains easy-to-follow examples.
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transitive verb (past and past participle ex·am·pled, present participle ex·am·pling, 3rd person present singular ex·am·ples) |
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exemplify something: to be an example of something
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archaic
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usually passive
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| [14th century. < Old French< Latin exemplum< eximere "take out" < emere "take"] |
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for example used to introduce a typical instance of somebody or something
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make an example of somebody to punish somebody as a warning to others who might be inclined to offend in the same way
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