example

/ig'zɑ:mpl/

Thân thiện

The student studies the example on page 10 of the textbook.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific case or instance that illustrates a general rule or concept: An "example" is something used to demonstrate a point, show how something works, or serve as a model.
   • A person or thing regarded in terms of their fitness to be imitated: An "example" can be a pattern of behavior or a model of quality that others should follow.
   • A problem or exercise designed to teach a principle or method: In an educational context, an "example" is a sample task used for practice or illustration.
   • A punishment given as a warning: An "example" can be an instance of punishment intended to deter others from similar behavior.

Examples of Usage

• As an illustrative instance:
  • For example, many birds migrate south for the winter.
  • The teacher provided several examples to clarify the complex theory.
• As a model to be followed:
  • She set a good example for her younger siblings by always being polite.
  • His dedication is an example to us all.
• As an exercise or sample problem:
  • Please solve the math examples at the end of the chapter.
  • The textbook includes a worked example for each formula.
• As a deterrent punishment:
  • The judge made an example of the ringleader by imposing the maximum sentence.

Advanced Usage

• "To set an example": To behave in a way that others should copy.
  • Managers should set an example by arriving on time.
• "To follow someone's example": To imitate someone's good behavior or actions.
  • He followed his mentor's example and started his own business.
• "A shining example": An outstanding or perfect model.
  • The community center is a shining example of successful local cooperation.

Variants and Related Words

• Exemplar (n): A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.
  • The manuscript is an exemplar of medieval calligraphy.
• Exemplary (adj): Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
  • She received an award for her exemplary conduct.
• Exemplify (v): To be a typical example of; to illustrate by example.
  • This painting exemplifies the artist's early style.

Synonyms

• Instance: A particular case or occurrence.
• Illustration: An example serving to explain or clarify.
• Model: A standard or example for imitation or comparison.
• Specimen: An individual item taken as representative of a class or whole.
• Paradigm: A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

Related Phrases

• Case in point: A relevant example.
  • His recent success is a case in point that hard work pays off.
• For instance: Used to introduce an example (synonymous with "for example").
  • Many fruits are high in vitamin C, for instance, oranges and strawberries.

Idioms

• Make an example of someone: To punish someone severely as a warning to others.
  • The principal made an example of the students involved in the cheating scandal.
• A textbook example: A perfect or classic instance of something.
  • The negotiation was a textbook example of diplomatic skill.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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
2. an occurrence of something
   • it was a case of bad judgment
   • another instance occurred yesterday
   • but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
3. punishment intended as a warning to others
   • they decided to make an example of him
4. something to be imitated
   • an exemplar of success
   • a model of clarity
   • he is the very model of a modern major general
5. a representative form or pattern
   • I profited from his example
6. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• exercise
• case
• instance
• deterrent example
• lesson
• object lesson
• exemplar
• model
• good example
• illustration
• representative