[ɛɡˈzɑːmpl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule
(e.g: advertising provides a good example of an industry where dreams have faded)

- a person or thing regarded in terms of their fitness to be imitated
(e.g: it is important that parents should set an example)


Phrases:
- for example
- make an example of

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin exemplum, from eximere ‘take out’, from ex- ‘out’ + emere ‘take’. Compare with sample

[ɛɡˈzɑːmpl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- be illustrated or exemplified
(e.g: the extent of Allied naval support is exampled by the navigational specialists provided)


Phrases:
- for example
- make an example of

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin exemplum, from eximere ‘take out’, from ex- ‘out’ + emere ‘take’. Compare with sample