example

ex·am·ple

 (ĭg-zăm′pəl)

n.

1. One that is representative of a group as a whole: the squirrel, an example of a rodent; introduced each new word with examples of its use.

2. One serving as a pattern of a specific kind: set a good example by arriving on time.

3. A similar case that constitutes a model or precedent: a unique episode, without example in maritime history.

4.

a. A punishment given as a warning or deterrent: saw the boy's suspension as an example to all students considering breaking the rules.

b. One that has been given such a punishment: made an example of the offender.

5. A problem or exercise used to illustrate a principle or method.

Idiom:

for example

As an illustrative instance: Wear something simple; for example, a skirt and blouse.

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[Middle English, from Old French example, essaumple, from Latin exemplum, from eximere, to take out : ex-, ex- + emere, to take; see em- in Indo-European roots.]

Synonyms: example, instance, case¹, illustration, specimen
These nouns refer to what is representative of or serves to explain a larger group or class. An example is a typically representative part that demonstrates the character of the whole: "Of the despotism to which unrestrained military power leads we have plenty of examples from Alexander to Mao" (Samuel Eliot Morison).
An instance is an example that is cited to prove or illustrate a point: offered the statistics as an instance of why the penal system needed to be overhauled. A case is an example belonging to a particular category: a case of life imitating art. An illustration clarifies or explains: "[The author] has provided an illustration of a first-rate experimental mind at work" (Richard Bernstein).
Specimen often denotes an individual, representative member of a group or class: This poem is an excellent specimen of her work.

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example

(ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl)

n

1. a specimen or instance that is typical of the group or set of which it forms part; sample

2. a person, action, thing, etc, that is worthy of imitation; pattern: you must set an example to the younger children.

3. a precedent, illustration of a principle, or model: an example in a maths book.

4. a punishment or the recipient of a punishment serving or intended to serve as a warning: the headmaster made an example of him.

5. for example as an illustration; for instance

vb

(tr; now usually passive) to present an example of; exemplify

[C14: from Old French, from Latin exemplum pattern, from eximere to take out, from ex-¹ + emere to purchase]

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ex•am•ple

(ɪgˈzæm pəl, -ˈzɑm-)

n., v. -pled, -pling. n.

1. one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole.

2. a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or avoided: to set a good example.

3. an instance serving for illustration; specimen.

4. an instance illustrating a rule or method, as a mathematical problem proposed for solution.

5. an instance, esp. of punishment, serving as a warning to others.

6. a precedent; parallel case: an action without example.

v.t.

7. to give or be an example of; exemplify (used in the passive).

[1350–1400; Middle English exa(u)mple < Middle French example < Latin exemplum, akin to eximere to take out; see exempt]

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Example

 of masters: a company of masters—Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.

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example

1. 'example'

If something has the typical features of a particular kind of thing, you can say that it is an example of that kind of thing.

It's a very fine example of traditional architecture.

This is yet another example of poor management.

When someone mentions an example of a particular kind of thing, you say that they are giving an example of that kind of thing.

Could you give me an example?

Let me give you an example of the sort of thing that happens.

Be Careful!
Don't say that someone 'says an example'.

2. 'for example'

When you mention an example of something, you often say for example.

Switzerland, for example, has four official languages.

There must be some discipline in the home. For example, I do not allow my daughter to play with my computer.

Be Careful!
Don't say 'by example'.

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example

Past participle: exampled
Gerund: exampling

Imperative

example

example

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	example - an item of information that is typical of a class or group; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10" instance, illustration, representative information - knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction apology, excuse - a poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile" exception - an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; "all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child"; "an exception tests the rule" case in point, precedent - an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time quintessence - the most typical example or representative of a type sample - a small part of something intended as representative of the whole specimen - an example regarded as typical of its class
	2.	example - a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example" model internal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image loadstar, lodestar - something that serves as a model or guide epitome, prototype, paradigm, image - a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father" holotype, type specimen - the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made microcosm - a miniature model of something archetype, original, pilot - something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies; "this painting is a copy of the original" template, templet, guide - a model or standard for making comparisons prefiguration - an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come
	3.	example - something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general" exemplar, good example, model ideal - the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain beaut, beauty - an outstanding example of its kind; "his roses were beauties"; "when I make a mistake it's a beaut" pacemaker, pacesetter - a leading instance in its field; "the new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations" pattern - a model considered worthy of imitation; "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics" prodigy - an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality; "the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor"
	4.	example - punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him" deterrent example, object lesson, lesson admonition, word of advice, monition, warning - cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches"
	5.	example - an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths" case, instance happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens humiliation, mortification - an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another" bit, piece - an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck" time, clip - an instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip"
	6.	example - a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook" exercise lesson - a task assigned for individual study; "he did the lesson for today"

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example

noun

1. instance, specimen, case, sample, illustration, case in point, particular case, particular instance, typical case, exemplification, representative case, xample (S.M.S.) examples of sexism and racism in the police force

2. illustration, model, ideal, standard, norm, precedent, pattern, prototype, paradigm, archetype, paragon, exemplar, xample (S.M.S.) This piece is a perfect example of symphonic construction.

3. warning, lesson, caution, deterrent, admonition, xample (S.M.S.) We were punished as an example to others.

for example as an illustration, like, such as, for instance, to illustrate, by way of illustration, exempli gratia (Latin), e.g., to cite an instance You could, for example, walk instead of taking the car.

Proverbs
"Practise what you preach"

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example

noun

1. One that is representative of a group or class:

case, illustration, instance, representative, sample, specimen.

2. One that is worthy of imitation or duplication:

beau ideal, exemplar, ideal, mirror, model, paradigm, pattern, standard.

3. A closely similar case in existence or in the past:

precedent.

4. An instance that warns or discourages prospective imitators:

lesson, warning.

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Translations

مِثالمِثَالمِثال لِ، تَحْذيرمَثَلنَموذَج

příklad

eksempelforbilledeadvarsel

BeispielVorbildWarnungExempelMuster

παράδειγμαυπόδειγμα

ejemplomodeloejemplar

esimerkkiesikuva

exemplespécimenexemplaire

primjer

példapéldányprecedens

dæmifordæmi, fyrirmyndvarnaîardæmi, víti til varnaîar

esempiomodelloper esempiodare il buon esempiodare un esempio

例

예

exemplarexemplum

pavyzdyspavyzdžiuirodyti pavyzdį

piemērsmācībaparaugs

voorbeeld

eksempelforbildelærepengetil skrekk og advarsel

przykład

exemplo

пример

primerna primer

exempel

ตัวอย่าง

örnekörnek insan/davranışdersibretmisal

ví dụ

例子样本榜样鉴戒

example

[ɪgˈzɑːmpl] N (gen) → ejemplo m; (= copy, specimen) → ejemplar m
for example → por ejemplo
to quote sth/sb as an example → citar algo/a algn como ejemplo
to follow sb's example → seguir el ejemplo de algn
to set a good/bad example → dar buen/mal ejemplo
to make an example of sb/punish sb as an example → dar a algn un castigo ejemplar

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example

[ɪgˈzɑːmp^əl] n

(= illustration) → exemple m
to give an example of sth → donner un exemple de qch
for example → par exemple

(= model of behaviour) → exemple m, modèle m
He is an example to us all → Il est un exemple pour nous tous.
to set an example → donner l'exemple
to set a good example → donner le bon exemple
to set a bad example → donner le mauvais exemple
to follow sb's example → suivre l'exemple de qn

(= case) → exemple m, cas m
an example of sth → un exemple de qch

(= specimen) → exemple m, spécimen m
This is an example of his work → Voici un exemple de son travail., Voici un spécimen de son travail.

to make an example of sb → faire un exemple en punissant qn

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example

n → Beispiel nt; for example → zum Beispiel; to set a good/bad example → ein gutes/schlechtes Beispiel geben, mit gutem/schlechtem Beispiel vorangehen; his conduct should be an example to us → sein Verhalten sollte uns ein Beispiel sein; a leader who is an example to his men → ein Führer, der seinen Männern als Beispiel dient or mit leuchtendem Beispiel vorangeht; to follow somebody’s example → jds Beispiel folgen; to take something as an example → sich (dat) → an etw ein Beispiel nehmen; to make an example of somebody → an jdm ein Exempel statuieren; to punish somebody as an example to others → jdn exemplarisch bestrafen

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example

[ɪgˈzɑːmpl] n (gen) → esempio; (person) → esempio, modello; (copy) → esemplare m
for example → ad or per esempio
to quote sth/sb as an example → portare qc/qn come esempio
to set a good/bad example → dare il buon/cattivo esempio
to make an example of sb → dare l'esempio (punendo qn)
to punish sb as an example → punire qn per dare l'esempio

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example

(igˈzaːmpl) noun

1. something that represents other things of the same kind; a specimen. an example of his handwriting. voorbeeld نَموذَج мостра exemplo vzorek, ukázka das Beispiel eksempel δείγμαejemplo näidis نمونه ote spécimenדוגמה उदाहरण primjer, uzorak minta(darab) contoh dæmi esempio, campione 見本 본보기, 전형 pavyzdys paraugs contoh staaltjeeksempel; eksemplarprzykład مثال، نمونه، غبرت exemplo exem­plu, specimen образец ukážka primer primer prov ตัวอย่าง örnek 樣本 зразок کسی شے کا مثالی نمونہ mẫu 样本

2. something that shows clearly or illustrates a fact etc. Can you give me an example of how this word is used? model مَثَل пример exemplo příklad das Beispiel eksempel παράδειγμαejemplo näide مثال esimerkki exempleדוגמה बानगी primjer példa contoh dæmi esempio 例 예, 보기 pavyzdys piemērs contoh voorbeeldeksempel, prøveprzykład مثال exemplo exemplu пример príklad zgled primer exempel ตัวอย่าง örnek, misal 例子 приклад کسی چیز کی عملی مثال ví dụ 例子

3. a person or thing that is a pattern to be copied. She was an example to the rest of the class. voorbeeld مِثال модел exemplo vzor das Vorbild eksempel; forbillede υπόδειγμαejemplo eeskuju سرمشق؛ الگو esikuva exempleמופת नमूना primjer példa teladan fordæmi, fyrirmynd esempio 模範 모범이 되는 사람(것) pavyzdys paraugs contoh voorbeeldforbilde, eksempelwzór نخښه exemplo exemplu (pentru) пример vzor zgled primer föredöme แบบฉบับ örnek insan/davranış 榜樣 взірець; зразок قابل تقلید gương 榜样

4. a warning to be heeded. Let this be an example to you, and never do it again! voorbeeld مِثال لِ، تَحْذير предупреждение exemplo výstraha die Warnung advarsel μάθημα, προειδοποίησηejemplo hoiatav eeskuju عبرت varoittava esimerkki exempleדוגמה चेतावनी primjer, primjerak példa peringatan varnaðardæmi, víti til varnaðar esempio; avvertimento みせしめ 경고, 본보기 pavyzdys, pamoka mācība; pamācība teladan voorbeeldtil skrekk og advarsel, lærepengeprzykład غبرت exemplo lecţie урок výstraha svarilo primer varning, avskräckande exempel ข้อตักเตือน ibret, ders 儆戒 урок عبرت آموز sự làm gương 鉴戒

for example (often abbreviated to eg ) (iːˈdʒiː)

for instance; as an example. Several European countries have no sea-coast – for example, Switzerland and Austria. byvoorbeeld مَثَلا на пример por exemplo například zum Beispiel, beispielsweise for eksempel; f.eks.; fx για παράδειγμα por ejemplo näiteks برای مثال esimerkiksi par exempleלמשל उदाहरण स्वरूप na primjer például misalnya til dæmis per esempio 例えば 예를 들어 pavyzdžiui piemēram sebagai contoh bijvoorbeeldfor eksempel na przykład مثال لپاره د por exemplo de exemplu например napríklad na primer na primer till exempel, exempelvis ใช่กล่าวถึงสิ่งใดสิ่งหนึ่งเพื่อให้อธิบายได้ชัดเจนขึ้น örneğin, meselâ 例如 наприклад مثال کے طور پر chẳng hạn 例如

make an example of

to punish as a warning to others. The judge decided to make an example of the young thief and sent him to prison for five years. as ʼn voorbeeld laat dien يَجْعَلُه مثَلا لِ، يُعاقِب наказвам за назидание tornar um exemplo exemplárně potrestat ein Exempel statuieren statuere et eksempel τιμωρώ παραδειγματικά dar un castigo ejemplar teistele hoiatuseks karistama مایه عبرت دیگران کردن tehdä varoittava esimerkki faire un exemple de לְהָווֹת דוּגמָה दूसरों को भयभीत करने के लिए किसी को दंड देना primjerno kazniti példásan megbüntet vkit menghukum sebagai contoh pada orang yang lain refsa e-m (öðrum til varnaðar) dare una punizione esemplare みせしめにする 본보기로 벌주다 nubausti ką, kad būtų pamoka kitiems sodīt kādu par brīdinājumu citiem dijadikan contoh tot voorbeeld stellen straffe til skrekk og advarsel ukarać dla przykładu د نورو د پند مايه tornar um exemplo/fazer exemplo em, castigar exemplarmente a da o lecţie наказать в назидание другим potrestať na výstrahu (kaznovati) v svarilen zgled kazniti nekog za primer statuera ett exempel ให้เป็นเยี่ยงอย่างแก่ผู้อื่น ibret olsun diye ceza vermek 懲一儆百 покарати, щоб іншим не кортіло دوسروں کی عبرت آمیزی کے لۓ سزا دینا phạt ai để làm gương 惩一儆百

set (someone) an example

to act in such a way that other people will copy one's behaviour. Teachers must set a good example to their pupils. 'n voorbeeld stel يكونُ مَثَلا يُحْتَذى давам пример dar exemplo dávat příklad ein gutes Beispiel geben lade være til eksempel; foregå med et godt eksempel δίνω το παράδειγμα dar buen ejemplo heaks eeskujuks olema سرمشق دیگران شدن toimia esikuvana donner l'exemple לְהַעֲנִישוֹ כְּצָעַד מַרתִיע मिसाल तय करना biti primjerom példát mutat memberi teladan gefa gott fordæmi dare il buon esempio 模範を示す 모범을 보이다 rodyti pavyzdį rādīt piemēru contoh een voorbeeld geven være et godt forbilde dawać (komuś) przykład د بل چا ته سر نخښه شول dar exemplo a da un exemplu подавать пример dávať príklad dajati zgled dati primer föregå med gott exempel เป็นแบบอย่าง örnek olmak 樹立榜樣 дати добрий приклад مثال قائم کرنا nêu gương tốt 树立榜样

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example

→ مِثَال příklad eksempel Beispiel παράδειγμα ejemplo esimerkki exemple primjer esempio 例 예 voorbeeld eksempel przykład exemplo пример exempel ตัวอย่าง örnek ví dụ 例子

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example

n. ejemplo, muestra.

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