example


Definition: Meaning of, example in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪɡˈzɑːmp(ə)l;ɛɡˈzɑːmp(ə)l /

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  1. a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group
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  2. for example used before mentioning a specific thing, person, place etc in order to explain what you mean or to support an argument
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  3. someone whose behaviour is very good and should be copied by others, or this type of behaviour
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  4. make an example of somebody to punish someone so that other people are afraid to do the same thing
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