exampleex‧am‧ple /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl $ ɪɡˈzæm-/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable] 
Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?2for example used before mentioning a specific thing, person, place etc in order to explain what you mean or to support an argument: Many countries, for example Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes. Car prices can vary a lot. For example, in Belgium the VW Golf costs $1,000 less than in Britain.3someone whose behaviour is very good and should be copied by others, or this type of behaviourexample to Her courage is an example to us all. Parents should set an example for their children. I suggest you follow Rosie’s example (=copy her behaviour) and start doing regular exercise. The team captain leads by example. She’s a shining example (=a very good example) of what a mother should be.4make an example of somebody to punish someone so that other people are afraid to do the same thingCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa good/typical example· This painting is a good example of his early work.a fine/excellent example· The house is a fine example of a medieval building.an outstanding example (=extremely good)· The garden is one of the most outstanding examples of traditional Japanese garden design.a classic/perfect/prime example (=very typical)· This is a classic example of how not to run a business.· The pot is a perfect example of the Marine Style.· This is a prime example of government incompetence.an obvious example· Our climate is changing at an alarming rate. The melting of the polar ice caps is an obvious example of this.a blatant/glaring example (=very obvious and very bad)· His case is a blatant example of the unfairness of the current system.an extreme example· To give you an extreme example, one lady called the police fifteen times in a single evening.a notable example formal (=important and worth mentioning)· Some places contain a huge variety of animal and plant life. The two most notable examples are tropical forests and coral reefs.a graphic example (=very clear and full of unpleasant details)· The film is full of graphic examples of what can go wrong if the proper safety procedures are not followed.verbsgive (somebody) an example· Let me give you an example of how this might happen.provide an example· Our brochure provides examples of the different villas on offer.take an example (=consider it or talk about it)· Let’s take the example of a family with two school-age children.use an example· He used several examples to illustrate his point.cite an example (=mention an example)· The report cites the example of Sweden, where there is a complete ban on advertising on children's television.find an example· We found examples of people being overcharged by as much as 50%.contain/include an example· The exhibition also contains some examples of his book illustrations.an example shows/illustrates something· These examples show how the disease can be passed on to humans.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbsset an example (=show by your own behaviour how other people should behave)· You should be setting an example for your little brother.follow somebody’s example (=copy someone’s behaviour)· I tried to follow my parent’s example with my own kids.lead by example (=show people what they should do by doing it yourself)· The captain of the team should lead by example.hold somebody up as an example (=use someone as a good example of something)· He was held up as an example to the younger athletes.adjectivesa good/positive example· The older boys should set a positive example for the rest of the school.a shining example (=a very good example)· Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.an inspiring example (=someone who makes other people want to do something great or good)· Jenny’s story is an inspiring example of courage in the face of adversity.THESAURUSexample something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.· There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.case an example of something that happens, especially something bad: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.· In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.· Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.instance an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.· The report describes instances of discrimination.· In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.illustration something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: · As an illustration of this, consider the following example.· He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).what you say when giving examplesfor example used when giving an example: · Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.· Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.for instance used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: · There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?· Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.eg/e.g. written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.such as especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.take spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: · Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.· It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.be a case in point used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.
WORD ORIGINexample
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French, Latin exemplum, from eximere ‘to take out’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- As the eldest in the family, she was expected to be an example to her younger brothers and sisters.
- Attitude problems? Can you give me an example?
- Hitler, Mussolini, Franco: all prime examples of men hungry for power.
- Max is a classic example of a man who can't control his ambition.
- Some activities are too expensive for poorer children to take part in. Horseriding is a good example.
- The church is an interesting example of the Gothic style.
- The school is a shining example of what parent-teacher co-operation can achieve.
- There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.
- This painting is a typical example of Picasso's work in his Blue Period.
- Already the new roundabout on Glasgow Road is a striking example of the high standards being sought.
- That's an extreme example of the volatility, but it shows how brutal the market has been, analysts said.
- The feeling of inadequacy, but of having to cope, is an example of a tension.
- The temperature gradient just above the core would become much steeper, for example, causing a much hotter boundary layer.
- This example illustrates again the important difference between semantic constraints and these sorts of pragmatic constraints.
- Typical examples of instructions and warnings can be found on household paints.
- Unfortunately, the Treatises tended to bore their readers through the sheer number of examples cited.
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something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.· There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.
an example of something that happens, especially something bad: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.· In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.· Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.
an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.· The report describes instances of discrimination.· In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.
something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: · As an illustration of this, consider the following example.· He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).
what you say when giving examples used when giving an example: · Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.· Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.
used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: · There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?· Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.
written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.
especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.
spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: · Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.· It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.
used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.
Longman Language Activatora typical example of something something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.example of: · The church is an interesting example of the Gothic style.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso's work in his Blue Period.give an example: · Attitude problems? Can you give me an example?a good/typical/classic example: · Some activities are too expensive for poorer children to take part in. Horseriding is a good example.· Max is a classic example of a man who can't control his ambition.a prime example (=an example of something or someone you do not like): · Hitler, Mussolini, Franco: all prime examples of men hungry for power.a shining example (=an example of something you admire): · The school is a shining example of what parent-teacher co-operation can achieve.
an example of something that happens, especially something bad: case of: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.in one case/in some cases/in every case: · In one case a man was charged $2000 for a simple medical check-up.a classic case (=a very typical case): · Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.in somebody's case: · Seat belts are supposed to prevent serious injury, but they didn't work in my case.
an example of a particular kind of situation or event: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.instance of: · Another instance of Charles's outspokenness was his attack on his sister's choice of husband.in some instances: · The grey suit has been replaced in some instances with pink trousers and sandals.
if a particular person, situation, or type of behaviour exemplifies something, it is a typical example of it: · This court exemplifies the values of fairness and justice.· The modern spirit of revolt was best exemplified by the work of Kafka and Freud.
to give an example to mention something as an example in order to explain what you mean, prove you are right etc: · I don't really understand what you mean. Could you give me an example?· I think my theory could be best explained by giving an example from everyday life.· To illustrate his point, he gave the example of the Amazonian tribe that had no contact with civilization.
formal to name a person, situation etc as a typical example of what you are talking about: · I can cite several recent racial attacks which prove my point.· The report contained details of the poison gas and cited examples of accidents involving it.be cited as something: · Britain is often cited as an example of a declining industrial power.
what you say when you give an example use this when you are giving an example: · There are lots of famous buildings in Kyoto, for example the Golden Pavilion and the Tyoanyi Temple.· There are some tasks which are your responsibility. For instance, it's up to you to dismantle furniture and take down curtains.
written use this when you are giving an example or a series of examples. In British English, people usually write eg ; in American English people usually write e.g.: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, cheese, fish, milk, or eggs.· This course includes a study of basic language skills (eg speaking and listening).
especially written used when you want to give one or two typical examples of something but not all the examples that are possible: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as sugar and bread.· People's ability to do the tests is influenced by factors such as age, sex, and ethnic background.
especially spoken used in spoken English when you are giving a example which is typical of what you mean: · We could cook something easy, like pasta.· We still haven't settled a number of problems, like who is going to be in charge here while I'm away.
spoken say this when you are talking about something and you want to give an example of a certain type of situation, person etc, in order to prove what you are saying is correct: · I can think of lots of people who got worse grades than you and still have good jobs. Take Julie.take somebody/something for example: · Take me for example. I've never relied on other people for help.
a particular person, situation etc that is a case in point , is a very good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to England after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.· Some women have managed to achieve success in football. A case in point is Anne Spencer.
formal if you name a particular situation, person etc by way of illustration , you want to use them as a way of explaining what you mean: · Other countries have totally different laws on abortion. By way of illustration let us look at the cases of Germany and Japan.
if you say to name but a few after giving several examples of something, you mean that these are just a few examples of what you mean and there are many more: · So many industries have been hit in the recession. Steel, coal, construction, to name but a few.
to influence someone in a bad way to encourage someone to do bad or immoral things that they would not normally do: · They're afraid their son will be led astray by the older boys.· Parents complained that teachers were leading students astray by discussing contraception and abortion in the classroom.
if someone in a position of authority, such as a parent or teacher sets a bad example , they influence others to behave in a bad or immoral way because they themselves behave in a bad or immoral way: · Doctors who smoke set a bad example.set a bad example/be a bad example to: · Not only was it wrong of him to steal from the shop, he was setting a very bad example to his younger brother.be a bad example for/to somebody: · Waters doesn't drink or curse because he doesn't want to be a bad example for young people.
to make someone who would not normally behave badly behave in an immoral way, especially by having some influence over them over a long period of time: · The Senate will form a committee to determine if violence on television is corrupting young people.· The prison system does not work because many of the younger offenders are being corrupted by older, long-term prisoners.
someone who is a bad influence encourages someone else, especially a young person or someone who is easily influenced, to behave in the same bad or immoral way as themselves: · My parents don't want me to be friends with you any more. They think you're a bad influence.be a bad influence on: · Her new boyfriend has been a very bad influence on her.
to do the same as someone else does to do the same things that someone else does, especially in order to look like them or be like them: · Children learn swearing from copying their parents and siblings.· Martin often claimed he copied Bing Crosby's singing style, but there was much more to his music than that.
to copy the way someone behaves, speaks, writes, or moves, especially because you admire them or want to be like them: · "Don't you talk to me like that!" she said imitating her mother's high-pitched voice.· A lot of writers have tried to imitate Lawrence's style.
to pretend to be someone else by copying the way they talk, walk, dress etc, especially in order to make people think you are really the other person: · Harmon is charged with impersonating a police officer.· She makes a living out of impersonating Tina Turner in shows and films.
to imitate someone's behaviour, in a way that other people think is stupid or silly: · His music attempts to ape classical styles, but the results are not very original.· California wine makers are trying to do new things with Sauvignon blanc instead of just aping French styles.
informal to do the same things as someone else, especially in order to learn from them: · Just watch and do what I do. It's pretty easy.
to copy what someone else has done because you think that their behaviour or actions were a good idea: · Brian persuaded his brothers to follow his example and join the navy.· Following the example of Nixon, a politician he greatly admired, he decided to try to make himself more appealing to voters.
to do something that someone else has done before you, especially someone in a more powerful position than you: · My father was always disappointed that Joey didn't follow in his footsteps and take over the farm.· We will watch with interest what happens to these two women officers and to the young women who wish to follow in their footsteps.
to do what someone else has just done because it seems the correct thing to do: · We're hoping that Europe will follow the US's lead and ban all use of these poisonous gases.· Because the Black community has long experience with civil rights issues, other minority groups may follow its lead.· Other oil companies are expected to follow suit and raise prices before the end of the month.
someone who other people copy: an example to · As the eldest in the family, she was expected to be an example to her younger brothers and sisters.a shining example (=someone or something that should be admired and copied) · The school is a shining example of what parent-teacher cooperation can achieve.
if someone sets an example they behave correctly, work hard etc because other people are expected to copy them: · If Saunders is sincere about reform, he should set an example by taking a pay cut.set a (good) example for somebody: · Senior officers should be setting a good example for the men.
someone that you try to imitate because they are successful and have good qualities that you would also like to have: · He's a wonderfully kind man and an excellent role model for the children.· There aren't enough positive role models for young people today, especially for minority groups.
morally good person kind, honest, and helpful: · Jean's a very good person - she's always ready to help.· He had always tried to lead a good life.· I wish I could be a better person.· There are good and bad people wherever you go.
someone who is decent is good and honest according to the normal standards of society: · Decent citizens have nothing to fear from the police.· a decent, honest, hard-working woman· Decent members of the public will be outraged by this decision.
behaving and living your life in a way that is considered morally correct by society, especially because of the family you come from: · Tony was always in trouble with the police when he was young, but now he's a respectable married man.· The girls in the school all come from very respectable families.
written someone who is upright is honest, obeys the law, and behaves according to the moral standards of society: · Most upright, law-abiding citizens have very little contact with the police.· Maggie's parents set her a good example, being upright and hard-working people.
formal very good and honest and always behaving according to the highest moral standards: · Father Tom was a hard-working, virtuous man, liked and respected by everyone.· They wanted him to marry a virtuous young woman from a respectable family.
someone who is unusually kind, generous, helpful etc and is therefore considered to be very special: · Your mother's a saint. She's done so much to help us.· I always thought she was a selfish woman but she was an absolute saint compared to Abigail.
behaving in a very good way, especially by living your life in a very pure and holy way: · He was a saintly man who always put others before himself.· There were aspects of her life that were not as saintly as the Victorians liked to believe.
to be so good or to have achieved something so good that other people would improve if they tried to be like you: · You're a very brave young man. An example to all of us!· His discipline and organization should be an example to teachers everywhere.
a typical person or thing · With his shorts and camera around his neck, he looked like a typical tourist. · "Is there a typical New York breakfast?" "Bagels and coffee." · On a typical day, the president receives more than 4,500 letters.· a typical American diner, with twangy-voiced waitresses and vinyl boothstypical of · This painting is typical of Manet's portraits of Morisot - a beautiful woman, gazing sadly out at the viewer.
formal someone or something that is representative of the group that they belong to is typical of it, and shows what the others in the group are like: representative of: · These paintings are representative of the kind of work being done by young artists nowadays.· Would you say that his views were representative of the majority of French voters?representative sample: · For our survey we asked a representative sample of voters to give us their opinions.
the archetypal person or thing is the most typical example of that kind of person or thing, and has all their most important qualities: · Indiana Jones is the archetypal adventure hero.· the archetypal pushy Hollywood mother
a classic example of something is a very typical and very good example of it: classic of: · The misunderstanding was nobody's fault and was a classic example of bad communication.· The invention of the X-ray was a classic case of discovering something by accident.· She made the classic mistake of trying to drive away without releasing the hand brake.
a situation in which things happen in a very typical and expected way: textbook case/example of: · The Apple Computer company was a textbook case for business schools about how two guys working out of a garage could change the world.· This is a textbook example of how Hollywood undermines its best ideas, by insisting on happy endings, even when they are completely implausible.
a fixed idea which most people have in their minds about what people of a particular type or from a particular country are like, but which is not actually true: · The film is full of stereotypes: a stupid blonde, a fat American tourist, and a gay man with huge muscles.stereotype of: · Charles quite plainly did not fit the stereotype of a successful, high powered businessman.racial/sexual stereotype: · They rejected the sexual stereotype of blue for a boy and pink for a girl, and dressed their baby in other colors instead.· the racial stereotype of Asian girls as quiet and hard-working
to be a typical example of someone or something something that is a good , excellent , or perfect example of a group or type of thing, has all the usual and typical qualities of that group or type: · There are many beautiful Norman churches in this part of England. Iffley church is a good example.· If you want to know how not to make a video, this is a perfect example!· France produces some of the world's best dessert wines, and this is an excellent example.be a good/excellent/perfect etc example of: · The fox is a good example of a wild animal that has adapted to living in towns.
also characterise British to be typical of a person, place, or thing: · We approached the big empty square that characterizes the centre of Chinese cities.· Bright, vibrant colors characterize his paintings.· Robinson's photographs are characterized by the intense contrasts of dark and light areas, and the consequent loss of detail.
to be a typical example of a type of person, thing, attitude, or situation: · This letter typifies his loyalty and consideration.· Burke's arrogance seems to typify this government's approach.· Mrs Maugham's attitude towards the television typified her whole moral outlook.
also epitomise British to be the most typical example of a type of person, thing, attitude or situation: · His poems epitomize the feelings of the generation of soldiers that fought in World War I.· The auto assembly line epitomizes the conditions that contribute to employee dissatisfaction.
to be the best possible example of a particular type of person or thing or of a particular quality: · Christine's clothes are the epitome of good taste.· With her neat hair and her flat, sensible shoes, she was the epitome of the traditional librarian.
if someone personifies a particular quality, they are the perfect example of someone who has that quality: · The little boy seemed to personify the poverty and famine of his country.· To the school children, kindness and beauty were personified by their teacher Miss Appleby.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1adjectives There’s no better way of exploring the region. Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what’s in it for them. an extreme case of cruelty Hatfield House is a fine example of Jacobean architecture. Some state schools follow the example of private schools in asking parents to donate money. He gave the following example. a glaring example of political corruption Brennan brought up a hypothetical case to make his point. A notable feature of the church is its unusual bell tower. an outstanding example of a 13th-century castle The nurses’ union was quoted as an example of a responsible trade union. The advertising campaign was a textbook example of how to sell a product. This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· This painting is a good example of his early work.
· The house is a fine example of a medieval building.
(=extremely good)· The garden is one of the most outstanding examples of traditional Japanese garden design.
(=very typical)· This is a classic example of how not to run a business.· The pot is a perfect example of the Marine Style.· This is a prime example of government incompetence.
· Our climate is changing at an alarming rate. The melting of the polar ice caps is an obvious example of this.
(=very obvious and very bad)· His case is a blatant example of the unfairness of the current system.
· To give you an extreme example, one lady called the police fifteen times in a single evening.
formal (=important and worth mentioning)· Some places contain a huge variety of animal and plant life. The two most notable examples are tropical forests and coral reefs.
(=very clear and full of unpleasant details)· The film is full of graphic examples of what can go wrong if the proper safety procedures are not followed.
verbs· Let me give you an example of how this might happen.
· Our brochure provides examples of the different villas on offer.
(=consider it or talk about it)· Let’s take the example of a family with two school-age children.
· He used several examples to illustrate his point.
(=mention an example)· The report cites the example of Sweden, where there is a complete ban on advertising on children's television.
· We found examples of people being overcharged by as much as 50%.
· The exhibition also contains some examples of his book illustrations.
· These examples show how the disease can be passed on to humans.
Meaning 3verbs (=show by your own behaviour how other people should behave)· You should be setting an example for your little brother.
(=copy someone’s behaviour)· I tried to follow my parent’s example with my own kids.
(=show people what they should do by doing it yourself)· The captain of the team should lead by example.
(=use someone as a good example of something)· He was held up as an example to the younger athletes.
adjectives· The older boys should set a positive example for the rest of the school.
(=a very good example)· Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.
(=someone who makes other people want to do something great or good)· Jenny’s story is an inspiring example of courage in the face of adversity.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES There’s no better way of exploring the region. Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what’s in it for them.· I can illustrate this point with a concrete example.
an extreme case of cruelty Hatfield House is a fine example of Jacobean architecture. Some state schools follow the example of private schools in asking parents to donate money. He gave the following example. a glaring example of political corruption Brennan brought up a hypothetical case to make his point. A notable feature of the church is its unusual bell tower.· This case is an obvious example of what can go wrong.
an outstanding example of a 13th-century castle The nurses’ union was quoted as an example of a responsible trade union. (=behave well in a way that other people can copy)· Parents should try to set a good example to their teenagers.
The advertising campaign was a textbook example of how to sell a product. This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.· The lectern at the Guildhall is a classic example of one that looks beautiful but is too small and fragile to use.· This was a classic example of big government advocates misunderstanding a problem and designing a government solution guaranteed to make it worse.· C., was a classic example.· The Employment Training Scheme is a classic example of blaming the victim.· This is another classic example of our ability to shoot ourselves in the feet.· The fate of the monastic libraries serves in popular imagination as a classic example of mindless iconoclasm.· A classic example of cognitive processes is that of animal memory and the demonstration of subsequent decisions based thereon.
· One very clear example is shown in Fig. 9.1.· The 830s offer two particularly clear examples of aristocratic dependence.· Here is a clear example of a rare rock type that has been strongly concentrated by lunar geological activity.· This was a very clear example of breach but others are less obvious.· The clearest example of an incompetent teacher is one who lacks knowledge about the subject he or she is supposed to teach.· The dichotomy between rights and privileges provides a clear example of this.· These circular reactions are clear examples of active interactions with the environment.
· Why, then, were these early drawings such examples of ugliness?· Lev in the earlier example spoke only to himself.· One earlier example is of the cross-in-square type with a dome over the crossing.· It was an early example of what you call recycling.· The dome is one of the earliest examples raised on a drum and pierced with windows.· The globalization of all things electronic is still far from complete; and many early examples of electrical revolution existed 100 years ago.· Following the earlier example, assume the payment for each quarter's electricity is made in the next quarter.· The Thomson organization was an early example of movement outwards.
· In an extreme example, imagine you have been told you have an incurable disease.· That's an extreme example of the volatility, but it shows how brutal the market has been, analysts said.· Fresh food is the most extreme example of the change that has come over the shops.· It represented an extreme example of a theocracy - of a body politic organised essentially around religious principles.· This enables its neck to stretch, coil and almost revolve the head; the most extreme example being the owl.· It is, however, an extreme example.· An extreme example of this effect is that foamed polystyrene cups feel warm, even without any hot coffee in them.· This is an extreme example, and most tracks come in the hundreds rather than thousands.
· The gallery is a very fine example and in good repair.· Of these periods, the Renaissance is the finest example.· The doors, which are the finest ancient examples in Rome, were originally gold plated.· A fine example is the new visitor centre at St Andrews Castle.· Sewstern Lane is a fine example of part of a multiple road system.· It is a fine example of Stoddard Mercia Contract's Custom facility, where a special design can be woven.· It was built in the fifteenth century and the paintings date from c. 1520; it is a very fine example indeed.· This represents a fitting illustration of what has been achieved under the fine example and leadership of Graham Gooch.
· Many such incidents are of a consensual nature as is illustrated in the following example.· The following is an example of some cognitive objectives for teaching the nursing care of a patient recovering from heart surgery.· The following example shows this working.· The following examples illustrate the type of situation that could call for the utmost in tact and diplomacy.· You could write something similar to the following example anywhere in your program where you wished this calculation to be carried out.· Li gives the following examples from a variety of topic-prominent languages.· The following example is a single program to provide a 24 hour clock.· The following example illustrates the problems involved here.
· Of this argument Max Hammerton, an experimental psychologist, is a good recent example.· Perhaps the best current example is the Baldrige.· WordPerfect is a good example of a word-processor that makes heavy use of these key combinations.· The best example is the evidence that surfaced last week in the billing records of her former law firm from 1985-86.· John Wylie's experience in Ballymoney is a good example.· Walton is a good example of an inside player excelling without being a prolific dunker.
· Winston Churchill, an evident manic-depressive who rarely slept, is a notable example.· The most notable example is debt securities which companies promise to hold until they mature.· General Booth's Salvationist doctrine was a notable example, recommending mass emigration from the city slums to virgin colonial territories.· The case of Sacco and Vanzetti provided a notable example.· There is a collection of these miscreants - Heath identifies file formats, disk formats and install scripts as notable examples.· A notable example among many of government intervention to avoid strike action occurred in the 1954 pay negotiations.· A notable example occurs just after the fire has started in a gasoline station at Bodega Bay, near the harbour.
· An obvious example is the relationship of a part to a whole.· An obvious example was reported recently in Tennessee.· A direct and obvious example is that many marine animals are dispersed around the globe by ocean currents.· The most obvious examples of spillover costs involve environmental pollution.· The most obvious example is the electoral college, the phantom body that stands between voters and the final outcome.· In a way, death is too obvious as an example.· Addiction to drugs, tobacco, or gambling are obvious examples.· The most obvious example of this principle would be the depreciation pattern of most new Ainerican automobiles.
· Many other such examples could easily be found.· Not just in coronary care - there are other examples.· There are other revealing examples of camp argot.· There are many other beautiful examples, from the origin of life to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge.· Two other famous examples suffered in the Second World War.· These two factors will also be characteristic of other examples which follow.· And so on with all the other examples of this construction which have been found.· The list shown in table 4.13 is not exhaustive. Other examples of polyatomic anions will be encountered in this book.
· An outstanding example is Ferriby house, which dates from circa 1775, and was built by Sir Henry Etherington.· One outstanding local example was the Broyle in Ringmer, 2000 acres of scrub and clay mire, an old deer park.· To me, as well as being my old mate, he's a fine, outstanding example of a White Poplar.· An outstanding example of peasant political particularism had occurred in 1921 in the Tambov guberniia bordering on Kursk.· I saw outstanding examples of team work with results impressive in their professionalism.· The outstanding examples have been in the dating of town defences, as demonstrated by Philip Corder in 1956.
· Sherlock Holmes is the prime example.· Jimmy Buffett and Steve Winwood are prime examples.· Rural education is a prime example of this.· Doble pointed to one prime example of poor communication between elected officials and constituents: the health care reform debate.· The prime example of political control is the government's Action for Community Employment scheme.· The lycee was a prime example of old-fashioned fluency-last pedagogy.· A prime bland example is the local paper.
· In this simple example, there is an obvious resolution to the dilemma.· One simple example of the process would be estimating the height of a child by looking at the height of the parents.· Here is a simple example of the complexity at issue.· Smith liked to use simple examples.· Let us begin with the simplest example and argue from that.· A simple example will make the concept clearer.· Clause 7.4 of Precedent 3 is a simple example of such a clause.· Two simple examples are given in Fig. 4. 7.
· You will note that it is a typical example of Viennese Baroque - so much more severe than Prague Baroque.· A typical example was Gert, a complex boy who confused Bloomsbury House visitors.· A typical example is as follows.· Descriptions of experimental set-ups will be typical examples of initial conditions.· A typical example is the tendency to blame yourself for instance, for smoking for many years before developing lung cancer.· A typical example is Victoria Kagi, who was diagnosed with bone cancer.· WordPerfect 5.0, Samna's Ami and Windows Word being typical examples.· Figure 2.5 is a typical example.
VERB· He cited as an example an intelligent man who had been disabled.· An annex citing examples of good practice would also be helpful.· She cites the example of an 8-year-old girl who loves animals and is always talking about them.· And in truth, it wasn't difficult to cite examples of short-sightedness, bloody-mindedness, and cynical manipulation of memberships.· He cited examples of cities that allowed noncitizens to vote in municipal elections in Maryland and several other states.· I could cite many more examples of the tree as the Goddess, especially her Tree of Life.
· So let us consider his examples with some care.· Most of her Romantic Suspense novels are now considered classic examples of the subgenre.· To see why an obvious procedure may not be valid we will consider a simple example.· Let us see how this works in a specific case. Consider the sequence for example.· But how reliable is demonstrative identification? Consider the following example.· It could not even consider, for example, bringing its prices more in line with what consumers were willing to pay.
· Even when other people around us do things we disapprove of, we don't have to follow their example.· My parents made the difference, and I try to follow their example when I work with my own children.· I wish that Merseyside, which I love dearly, would follow the example of Dublin.· Kids learn by following examples set by Arthur and his fellow third-graders.· He had persuaded two fellow-officers to follow his example and take Kirov as their personal tailor.· What follows are two real-life examples of power situations where personal intents are given top priority.· There follows a simple example of this kind of organisation of ideas and information.· But there are alternative ways to teach and learn, as witnessed by the following examples of classrooms of commitment and conviction.
· Mr. Hattersley I will give three examples, all of which the right hon. Gentleman has rejected in the past.· Ask her what in particular she liked best, and encourage her to give examples.· Li gives the following examples from a variety of topic-prominent languages.· Tell them that they are going to see light bend. Give examples of bend if necessary.· Box 18 gives some examples from the different categories.· This is the same amount of solute contained in the 3 L normal saline given in the last example.· It might have helped if the hon. Gentleman had given people a better example in that respect.· Table 4.22 gives examples of how valencies can be used to find the formulae of simple compounds.
· The figure below is provided as an example.· Cleft and pseudo-cleft structures, discussed under predicated and identifying themes in 5.1.1.3 above, provide good examples.· The Mandelbrot set provides a striking example.· The present chapter provides concrete examples of such an evaluation.· The immune system provides another example.· It would be appropriate at this point for teachers to provide examples of students' work and the resources they use.· Healy provides a prIme example of this error.
· He quotes the example of diversifying sources of supply.· We all quote more memorable examples.· One can, therefore, quote only examples of this range, and two are given below.· The experience of Maydown Precision Engineering in Derry was quoted as an example of trade unions being relevant in fighting unemployment.
· The beech hedge is trying to set an example by maturing.· Deadbeat has really set an example.· Have to set a good example.· Mr Son has set a good example.· This is rather cruel when set against the examples of his predecessors.· The interior minister, Jean-Pierre Cheve nement, has not set a better example than his predecessors.· Cuckney also feels that a top executive needs to set an example by being something of an entrepreneurial risk-taker.· They should set an example by observing rules and regulations, using protective equipment, etc.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger groupexample of- It's extremely expensive to live in New York. For example, I pay $1250 for a one-bedroom apartment.
- But because of the publicity they had to make an example of Corey.
- By making an example of Holy Trinity he could punish his Jesuit adversaries and demonstrate his orthodoxy in a single swoop.
- Campbell believed he could strengthen his hand by making an example of a council member in order to demonstrate where power lay.
- Canine, on the other hand, was strongly in favor of making an example of Petersen.
- He had to make an example of the old man's insubordination, and make others fear to follow in his footsteps.
- He makes examples of a few to scare the rest.
- I think they wanted to make an example of me.
- If muggers can be deterred by punitive sentencing, then some of them must be made an example of.
- An illustration of the problems and possible solutions is provided by the following example.
- But there are alternative ways to teach and learn, as witnessed by the following examples of classrooms of commitment and conviction.
- In each of the following ways tracking hinders rather than helps chil-dren learn: 1.
- In general terms, the distinction between education and training can be formulated in the following way.
- Look at the following examples and compare your answers with them.
- Section 6 has been interpreted in the following ways.
- This can be seen in the following examples.
- This is known as the package index and is obtained in the following way for each package: 1.
- Harman leads by example, putting his time in on the production line.
- It is best to lead by example and with support.
- Longfellows captain Billy McKibben led by example as his team got home 7-2 against the Strikers.
- Skipper Alan Kernaghan led by example at the heart of defence and Andy Peake did an excellent job against his former team.
- That is surely leading by example!
- They are the people who lead by example.
- They never preached about it, but just led by example.
- Top management will be seen to lead by example.
- All prime examples of been there, done that, but old age means I've forgotten.
- He was a prime example of self-disparagement.
- Indeed, asbestos is a prime example of how marginal exposure to carcinogens does not cause disease.
- Not surprisingly, then, the prime example of this new R & B sensibility was a black university graduate.
- Some of it is merely popular or a prime example of a genre.
- The prime example discussed by Stepp and Michalski involved classifying simple pictures of goods trains.
- The prime example of political control is the government's Action for Community Employment scheme.
- The prime example of that was his chief financial officer, whom he inherited from the previous president.
- But one shining example began several years earlier.
- Elliott's decision to dig up some rather feeble research and focus on the negative is a shining example of this.
- So are these lenders a shining example to the mortgage market or are they taking advantage of unsuspecting homeowners?
- The Centre is a shining example of how Care in the Community is designed to work.
- The project is not a shining example of a service that now fully involves disabled people and is controlled by them.
- Their cabin is a shining example of conspicuous consumption - fridge, light, fans and two ghetto-blasters.
- There are very few exceptions among composers, of which Chopin is the shining example.
- Not everyone is doing so well. Take Sheryl, for example - she's still looking for a job.
Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?2for example used before mentioning a specific thing, person, place etc in order to explain what you mean or to support an argument: Many countries, for example Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes. Car prices can vary a lot. For example, in Belgium the VW Golf costs $1,000 less than in Britain.3someone whose behaviour is very good and should be copied by others, or this type of behaviourexample to Her courage is an example to us all. Parents should set an example for their children. I suggest you follow Rosie’s example (=copy her behaviour) and start doing regular exercise. The team captain leads by example. She’s a shining example (=a very good example) of what a mother should be.4make an example of somebody to punish someone so that other people are afraid to do the same thingCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa good/typical example· This painting is a good example of his early work.a fine/excellent example· The house is a fine example of a medieval building.an outstanding example (=extremely good)· The garden is one of the most outstanding examples of traditional Japanese garden design.a classic/perfect/prime example (=very typical)· This is a classic example of how not to run a business.· The pot is a perfect example of the Marine Style.· This is a prime example of government incompetence.an obvious example· Our climate is changing at an alarming rate. The melting of the polar ice caps is an obvious example of this.a blatant/glaring example (=very obvious and very bad)· His case is a blatant example of the unfairness of the current system.an extreme example· To give you an extreme example, one lady called the police fifteen times in a single evening.a notable example formal (=important and worth mentioning)· Some places contain a huge variety of animal and plant life. The two most notable examples are tropical forests and coral reefs.a graphic example (=very clear and full of unpleasant details)· The film is full of graphic examples of what can go wrong if the proper safety procedures are not followed.verbsgive (somebody) an example· Let me give you an example of how this might happen.provide an example· Our brochure provides examples of the different villas on offer.take an example (=consider it or talk about it)· Let’s take the example of a family with two school-age children.use an example· He used several examples to illustrate his point.cite an example (=mention an example)· The report cites the example of Sweden, where there is a complete ban on advertising on children's television.find an example· We found examples of people being overcharged by as much as 50%.contain/include an example· The exhibition also contains some examples of his book illustrations.an example shows/illustrates something· These examples show how the disease can be passed on to humans.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbsset an example (=show by your own behaviour how other people should behave)· You should be setting an example for your little brother.follow somebody’s example (=copy someone’s behaviour)· I tried to follow my parent’s example with my own kids.lead by example (=show people what they should do by doing it yourself)· The captain of the team should lead by example.hold somebody up as an example (=use someone as a good example of something)· He was held up as an example to the younger athletes.adjectivesa good/positive example· The older boys should set a positive example for the rest of the school.a shining example (=a very good example)· Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.an inspiring example (=someone who makes other people want to do something great or good)· Jenny’s story is an inspiring example of courage in the face of adversity.THESAURUSexample something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.· There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.case an example of something that happens, especially something bad: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.· In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.· Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.instance an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.· The report describes instances of discrimination.· In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.illustration something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: · As an illustration of this, consider the following example.· He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).what you say when giving examplesfor example used when giving an example: · Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.· Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.for instance used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: · There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?· Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.eg/e.g. written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.such as especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.take spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: · Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.· It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.be a case in point used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.