Example meaning

1. What is the definition of an example?
2. What's another word for an example?
3. What is example in simple words?
4. How do you use by example?

What is the definition of an example?

: an instance (such as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate a rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of a rule.

What's another word for an example?

Some common synonyms of example are case, illustration, instance, sample, and specimen. While all these words mean "something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category," example applies to a typical, representative, or illustrative instance or case.

What is example in simple words?

An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person which shows that what is being claimed is true.

How do you use by example?

You use by way of when you are explaining the purpose of something that you have said or are about to say. For example, if you say something by way of an introduction, you say it as an introduction. By way of contrast, Manchester United will travel slightly more than 1,200 miles.