specimen applies to any example or sample whether representative or merely existent and available.

EXAMPLE definition: one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole. See examples of example used in a sentence.

An example is a typically representative part that demonstrates the character of the whole: "Of the despotism to which unrestrained military power leads we have plenty of examples from Alexander to …

Idiom set an example (Definition of example from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Example definition: One that is representative of a group as a whole.

Feb 10, 2026 · Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example). Nelson Mandela was an example for many to follow.

An example is a specific instance or illustration that is used to demonstrate or explain something, typically used to provide clarity, understanding, or evidence for a concept, idea, or statement.

An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person that shows that what is being claimed is true. The doctors gave numerous examples of patients being expelled from the hospital.

EXAMPLE meaning: 1 : a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed; 2 : someone or something that is mentioned to help explain what you are saying or to show that a …

Definition of example noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.