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example

/ɪgˈzæmpəl/

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noun

plural -amples

a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed [count]

He was inspired by the example of his older brother. [=he wanted to do what his older brother did]

You should try to follow her example. [=try to do as she does]

Let that be an example to you! [=let that show you what you should or should not do]

He set a good/bad example for the rest of us.

It's up to you to set an example. [=to behave in a way that shows other people how to behave] [noncount]

She chooses to lead by example. [=to lead by behaving in a way that shows others how to behave]

[count] someone or something that is mentioned to help explain what you are saying or to show that a general statement is true

She gave/offered several examples to show that the program is effective.

something or someone chosen from a group in order to show what the whole group is like

We've chosen three examples of contemporary architecture for closer study.

a classic example of a Persian rug

a fine/prime example of the artist's work

[count] a phrase or sentence that shows how a word is used

The dictionary includes thousands of examples.

something (such as a problem that a student has to solve) that is used to teach how a rule or process works

arithmetic examples

for example

used when you are mentioning a specific person or thing that helps to explain what you are saying or to show that a general statement is true

Things are getting better. Last year, for example [=for instance], the company achieved record sales in Europe.

It was obvious that her memory was failing. For example, she would often forget where she put her car keys.

A lot of my friends were thereJohn and Linda, for example.

make an example of

If you make an example of a person who has done something wrong, you punish that person as a way of warning other people not to do the same thing.

Although it was only his first offense, the judge decided to make an example of him and sentence him to prison.