English to English
noun
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a representative form or pattern
I profited from his example.
source: WordNet 3.0
- something to be imitated
An exemplar of success.
A model of clarity.
He is the very model of a modern major general.
source: WordNet 3.0
- punishment intended as a warning to others
They decided to make an example of him.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- To set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [ecsámpl] Halimbawà; uliran; mwestra
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
