1. noun /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl,ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
a) Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
Learn from me, if not by my precepts, then at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge,
b) Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.
See Also: exemplary
2. verb /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl,ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
To be illustrated or exemplified (by)
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