Example - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪɡˈzæmpl|  American pronunciation of the word example
Brit.  |ɪɡˈzɑːmp(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word example

noun

- an item of information that is typical of a class or group (syn: illustration, instance, representative)
this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
there is an example on page 10
- a representative form or pattern (syn: model)
I profited from his example
- something to be imitated (syn: exemplar, model)
- punishment intended as a warning to others (syn: lesson)
they decided to make an example of him
- an occurrence of something (syn: case, instance)
but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
- a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding (syn: exercise)
you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

Extra examples

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.

Let these unhappy examples be a warning to others.

Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?

This church is a good example of Gothic architecture.

She cited a number of recent examples to support her theory.

Certain life events have to be registered by law. The most obvious examples are births, marriages and deaths.

Her courage is an example to us all.

Parents should set an example for their children.

I suggest you follow Rosie's example (=copy her behaviour) and start doing regular exercise.

The team captain leads by example.

Word forms

noun
singular: example
plural: examples
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