3 days ago · The meaning of EXAMPLE is a person or way of behaving that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated. How to use example in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Example.

Definition of example noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

example 1. 'example' If something has the typical features of a particular kind of thing, you can say that it is an example of that kind of thing. It's a very fine example of traditional architecture. This is yet …

Let me give you an example of what I mean. For example (= as a particular case showing a more general situation), some states allow one adult to care for as many as 12 infants.

One that is representative of a group as a whole. The squirrel, an example of a rodent; introduced each new word with examples of its use.

An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person which shows that what is being claimed is true.

Parents should set an example for their children. I suggest you follow Rosie’s example (=copy her behaviour) and start doing regular exercise. The team captain leads by example.

one of a number of things, or a part of something, that represents the whole thing or whole group: This painting is an example of his early work. a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or …

EXAMPLE definition: one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole.

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 …