Example meaning

What does “example” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“example” is a noun with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an item of information that is typical of a class or group.

example

an item of information that is typical of a class or group
“this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”
“there is an example on page 10”
Synonymsillustration instance representative
a representative form or pattern
“I profited from his example”
Synonymsmodel
something to be imitated
“an exemplar of success”
“a model of clarity”
Synonymsexemplar model good example
punishment intended as a warning to others
“they decided to make an example of him”
Synonymsdeterrent example lesson object lesson
an occurrence of something
“it was a case of bad judgment”
“another instance occurred yesterday”
Synonymscase instance
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
“you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook”
Synonymsexercise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University