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• noun
A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule, principle, or group.
"The professor provided a clear example to help the students understand the complex theorem."
A person or thing regarded in terms of their fitness to be imitated or the likelihood of their behavior being repeated.
"Her dedication to community service set an inspiring example for the younger volunteers."
A person or action that serves as a warning or deterrent to others, especially when subjected to punishment.
"The regulatory board imposed a heavy fine on the firm as an example to deter future violations."
• verb
To be or provide an illustrating instance of something (usually used in the passive voice).
"The region's architectural diversity is exampled by the historic buildings lining the main square."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Entered Middle English via Old French from the Latin noun 'exemplum' (meaning a sample or pattern), derived from the verb 'eximere' ('to take out' or 'select'), formed from 'ex-' (out) and 'emere' (to take or buy). The word 'sample' shares this same origin as a shortened Anglo-French variant.