exemplifying

ex·em·pli·fy  (g-zmpl-f)

tr.v. ex·em·pli·fied, ex·em·pli·fy·ing, ex·em·pli·fies

1.

a. To illustrate by example: exemplify an argument.

b. To serve as an example of: scenes that exemplify the film director's style.

2. Law To make a certified copy of (a document).

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[Middle English exemplifien, from Old French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificre : Latin exemplum, example; see example + Latin -ficre, -fy.]

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ex·empli·fia·ble adj.

ex·empli·fier n.

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Adj.

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exemplifying - clarifying by use of examples illustrative informatory, informative - providing or conveying information