example as in 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"

Synonyms

• illustrationartwork that helps make something clear or attractive ; showing by example ; an item of information that is typical of a class or group; a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand
• instanceclarify by giving an example of ; an occurrence of something; an item of information that is typical of a class or group
• representativeserving to represent or typify; standing for something else; being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives; a person who represents others ; an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; a member of the United States House of Representatives ; an item of information that is typical of a class or group

example as in a representative form or pattern

• "I profited from his example"

Synonyms

• modelworthy of imitation; plan or create according to a model or models ; form in clay, wax, etc; assume a posture as for artistic purposes; display (clothes) as a mannequin; create a representation or model of; construct a model of; a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; a type of product; a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) ; something to be imitated; someone worthy of imitation; a representative form or pattern; a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

example as in something to be imitated

• "an exemplar of success"
• "a model of clarity"
• "he is the very model of a modern major general"

Synonyms

• exemplarsomething to be imitated
• modelworthy of imitation; plan or create according to a model or models ; form in clay, wax, etc; assume a posture as for artistic purposes; display (clothes) as a mannequin; create a representation or model of; construct a model of; a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; a type of product; a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) ; something to be imitated; someone worthy of imitation; a representative form or pattern; a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
• good examplesomething to be imitated

example as in punishment intended as a warning to others

• "they decided to make an example of him"

Synonyms

• deterrent examplepunishment intended as a warning to others
• lessona unit of instruction; punishment intended as a warning to others; the significance of a story or event; a task assigned for individual study
• object lessonpunishment intended as a warning to others

example as in 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"

Synonyms

• caselook over, usually with the intention to rob; enclose in, or as if in, a case; an occurrence of something; a special set of circumstances; a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; the actual state of things; a portable container for carrying several objects; a person requiring professional services; a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; a problem requiring investigation; a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; the quantity contained in a case ; nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence ; a specific state of mind that is temporary; a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); a specific size and style of type within a type family ; an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part ; the housing or outer covering of something; the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers; bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
• instanceclarify by giving an example of ; an occurrence of something; an item of information that is typical of a class or group

example as in 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"

Synonyms

• exerciseput to use; carry out or practice; give a workout to; do physical exercise; learn by repetition; the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; the act of using; systematic training by multiple repetitions; a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; an action, often used negatively and without consequences