Example Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Example

Meaning 1 : a representative form or pattern

    Example : I profited from his example

    Synonyms : model
Meaning 2 : something to be imitated

    Synonyms : exemplar,  good example,  model
Meaning 3 : an occurrence of something

    Example : but there is always the famous example of the Smiths

    Synonyms : case,  instance
Meaning 4 : an item of information that is typical of a class or group

    Example : this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome,there is an example on page 10

    Synonyms : illustration,  instance,  representative
Meaning 5 : punishment intended as a warning to others

    Example : they decided to make an example of him

    Synonyms : deterrent example,  lesson,  object lesson
Meaning 6 : a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

    Example : you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

    Synonyms : exercise