example

noun

1. 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. 2

   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

3. 3

   something to be imitated

   an exemplar of success

   a model of clarity

4. 4

   a representative form or pattern

   I profited from his example

5. 5

   punishment intended as a warning to others

   they decided to make an example of him

6. 6

   an occurrence of something

   it was a case of bad judgment

   another instance occurred yesterday