example

(noun) an item of information that is typical of a class or group. Synonyms: illustration, instance, representative. Examples: "This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome." "There is an example on page 10."

(noun) a representative form or pattern. Synonyms: model. Examples: "I profited from his example."

(noun) something to be imitated. Synonyms: exemplar, model, good example. Examples: "An exemplar of success." "A model of clarity." "He is the very model of a modern major general."

(noun) punishment intended as a warning to others. Synonyms: deterrent example, lesson, object lesson. Examples: "They decided to make an example of him."

(noun) an occurrence of something. Synonyms: case, instance. Examples: "It was a case of bad judgment." "Another instance occurred yesterday." "But there is always the famous example of the smiths."

(noun) a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding. Synonyms: exercise. Examples: "You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook."