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an item of information that is typical of a class or group(noun.cognition)

Example:
This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome.
There is an example on page 10.

Synonym:
illustration, instance, representative

source: wordnet30
a representative form or pattern(noun.cognition)

Example:
I profited from his example.

Synonym:
model

source: wordnet30
something to be imitated(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
exemplar, good example, model

source: wordnet30
punishment intended as a warning to others(noun.communication)

Example:
They decided to make an example of him.

Synonym:
deterrent example, lesson, object lesson

source: wordnet30
an occurrence of something(noun.event)

Example:
But there is always the famous example of the Smiths.

Synonym:
case, instance

source: wordnet30
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding(noun.act)

Example:
You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook.

Synonym:
exercise

source: wordnet30
One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.(noun)

source: webster1913

To set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance.(verb)

source: webster1913

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