Sekirov Dictionary

example

UK /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/US /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/

noun 6
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun6

a thing that shows what other things of the same kind are like
Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.
An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.
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Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).
- Nelson Mandela was an example for many to follow.
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A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.
- Such temperate order in so fierce a cause, / Doth want example:[…] — 1596
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A person punished as a warning to others.
- […]hang him, hee'le be made an example. — 1610

verb1

To be illustrated or exemplified (by).

forms

exampled · exampling · examples

Phrases with example

make an example of
To punish someone so as to give a warning to others; sometimes, to overpunish them for added deterrence.

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