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6 Definitions of: example

    1. noun, a specimen or instance that is typical of the group or set of which it forms part; sample
    2. noun, a person, action, thing, etc, that is worthy of imitation; pattern
    3. noun, a precedent, illustration of a principle, or model
    4. noun, a punishment or the recipient of a punishment serving or intended to serve as a warning
    5. noun, for example as an illustration; for instance
    6. verb, to present an example of; exemplify
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Synonyms: case, illustration, pattern, model, prototype, instance, specimen, sample, ideal, standard And more...
 

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