example

noun

1. an item of information that is typical of a class or group"this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"
2. a representative form or pattern"I profited from his example"
3. something to be imitated"an exemplar of success"
4. punishment intended as a warning to others"they decided to make an example of him"
5. an occurrence of something"it was a case of bad judgment"
6. 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"