example
noun/ɪɡˈzæmpl/
Слово англійською: example
Переклад example українською: при́клад чого́, зразо́к (при́клад і т. д.), зразо́к (для при́кладу і т. д.), напри́клад
Детальний опис
- something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say
- Let me give you an example.
- It is important to cite examples to support your argument.
- to provide/offer an example
- I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point.
- example of something Can you show me an example of what you mean?
- This dictionary has many examples of how words are used.
- Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it.
- The progress the students have made serves as an example of the benefit of small class sizes.
- By way of example, we'll look at our most recent advertising campaign.
Language Bank e.g.e.g.Giving examples- The website has a variety of interactive exercises (e.g. matching games, crosswords and quizzes).
- The website has a variety of interactive exercises, including matching games, crosswords and quizzes.
- Internet technologies, such as wikis, blogs and social networking sites, have changed the way that people find information and interact with it.
- Many websites allow users to contribute information. A good example of this is the ‘wiki’, a type of website that anyone can edit.
- Wikis vary in how open they are. For example, some wikis allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.
- Wikis vary in how open they are. Some wikis, for example/for instance, allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.
- More and more people read their news on the internet. To take one example, over 14 million people now read the online version of ‘The Oxford Herald’.
- Online newspapers are now more popular than paper ones. ‘The Oxford Herald’ is a case in point. Its print circulation has fallen in recent years, while its website attracts millions of users every month.
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- example (of something) a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set
- This is a good example of the artist's early work.
- It is a perfect example of this type of architecture.
- Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation.
- It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre.
Synonyms exampleexamplecase ▪ instance ▪ specimen ▪ illustrationThese are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument.example something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set:- Can you give me an example of what you mean?
- In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
- The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
- The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.
- The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.
- a(n) example/case/instance/specimen/illustration of something
- in a particular case/instance
- for example/instance
- a person or their behaviour that is thought to be a good model for others to copy
- example to somebody Her courage is an example to us all.
- example for somebody He sets an example for the other students.
- example of something They are a shining example of the best of the human spirit.
- by example He is a captain who leads by example.
- Top management should be seen to lead by example.
- a person’s behaviour, either good or bad, that other people copy
- It would be a mistake to follow his example.
- They started to plan protests, inspired by the example of their neighbours.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, from Latin exemplum, from eximere ‘take out’, from ex- ‘out’ + emere ‘take’. Compare with sample.
Idioms
for example
- (abbreviation e.g.)used to emphasize something that explains or supports what you are saying; used to give an example of what you are saying
- There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian.
- The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example.
- It is possible to combine computer science with other subjects, for example physics.
- An athlete, for example, might turn the pedals 80 times a minute.
Language Bank e.g.e.g.Giving examples- The website has a variety of interactive exercises (e.g. matching games, crosswords and quizzes).
- The website has a variety of interactive exercises, including matching games, crosswords and quizzes.
- Internet technologies, such as wikis, blogs and social networking sites, have changed the way that people find information and interact with it.
- Many websites allow users to contribute information. A good example of this is the ‘wiki’, a type of website that anyone can edit.
- Wikis vary in how open they are. For example, some wikis allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.
- Wikis vary in how open they are. Some wikis, for example/for instance, allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.
- More and more people read their news on the internet. To take one example, over 14 million people now read the online version of ‘The Oxford Herald’.
- Online newspapers are now more popular than paper ones. ‘The Oxford Herald’ is a case in point. Its print circulation has fallen in recent years, while its website attracts millions of users every month.
make an example of somebody
- to punish somebody as a warning to others not to do the same thing
- The teacher made an example of him by suspending him from school.