example
/ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
noun
- A thing that illustrates or represents a general rule, quality, or type.
- The teacher wrote several examples on the board to explain the math problem.
- This painting is a perfect example of Renaissance art.
- Can you give me an example of a time you showed leadership?
- A person or thing that is considered to be a model to be copied or avoided.
- She set a good example for her younger siblings by studying hard.
- The coach always leads by example, arriving early and working hard.
- His rude behavior was a bad example for the rest of the team.
Synonyms
verb
- To serve as an example of something; to illustrate.
- The museum's collection examples the diversity of ancient pottery.
- This case examples the difficulties faced by small businesses.
- Her career examples the importance of perseverance.