example

Everyday

1. An example is one case that shows how something works or what something is like: a dog is an example of a mammal. tree →
2. An example is a person or act that others can copy: set a good example. tree →
3. «For example» (e.g.) comes before cases that explain what you mean. tree →

In the lessons

a worked problem shown by the teacher («Example: 3 bags with 4 apples in each bag; 3 × 4 = 12 apples»); in class «give an example», «for example»; in science examples of living things, materials, forces; in everyday life setting a good example for younger children

Examples

• Example: 3 bags with 4 apples in each bag; 3 × 4 = 12 apples. tree →
• Example: 12 cookies shared equally among 3 friends; 12 ÷ 3 = 4 cookies each. tree →
• Can you give an example of a fruit? tree →
• A shark is an example of a fish. tree →
• Some animals sleep in winter, for example bears. tree →
• Older children should set a good example. tree →
• Look at the example before you start the worksheet. tree →
• Follow my example and you will get along beautifully." tree →

Note

No operation clue; it shows the pattern for the lesson. Say «an example» (it starts with a vowel). The short form «e.g.» means «for example».

In Jewish tradition

a worked problem shown by the teacher («Example: 3 bags with 4 apples in each bag; 3 × 4 = 12 apples»); in class «give an example», «for example»; in science examples of living things, materials, forces; in everyday life setting a good example for younger children

Examples

• This has been shown by the example of combining the letter א with (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• This has been shown by the example of combining the letter א with all the other letters, and all the other letters with Aleph (א). (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →

Note

No operation clue; it shows the pattern for the lesson. Say «an example» (it starts with a vowel). The short form «e.g.» means «for example».