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ɪɡˈzæm.pəl, ɪɡˈzæmp(ə)l, ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ, əɡˈzæmpl̩, ɪɡˈzæmpl̩, ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩
Meaning: a representative instance or model
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ɪɡˈzæmp(ə)l, ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ, əɡˈzæmpl̩, ɪɡˈzæmpl̩, ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩

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Example sentences

You should set a good example for the children.
You should set a good example for the children.
The book includes many worked examples to help students understand the concepts.
The book includes many worked examples to help students understand the concepts.
This is a prime example of modern architecture.
This is a prime example of modern architecture.
The concept was discussed abstractly, without any specific examples.
The concept was discussed abstractly, without any specific examples.

Usage Notes

Refers to something that represents a group or a pattern of behavior to be imitated.

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