exampless Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an item of information that is typical of a class or group
   instance; example; illustration; representative.
   
   • this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
   • there is an example on page 10
2. noun a representative form or pattern
   model; example.
   
   • I profited from his example
3. noun something to be imitated
   good example; model; exemplar; example.
   
   • an exemplar of success
   • a model of clarity
   • he is the very model of a modern major general
4. noun punishment intended as a warning to others
   object lesson; lesson; example; deterrent example.
   
   • they decided to make an example of him
5. noun an occurrence of something
   case; instance; example.
   
   • it was a case of bad judgment
   • another instance occurred yesterday
   • but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
6. noun a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
   example; exercise.
   
   • you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

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