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==Origins==
OF. example, exemple, a refashioning (after [[Latin]]) of earlier essample (see ASAUMPLE):L. exemplum, f. exem-, eximre to take out: see EXEMPT. The primary [[sense]] is thus ‘something taken out, a SAMPLE, specimen’. The main [[English]] senses are derived from Lat. through French. In the arrangement below the presumed logical order has been adopted in preference to the order in which the senses are recorded in English.
==Definitions==
*1. A typical instance; a [[fact]], incident, quotation, etc. that illustrates, or forms a particular case of, a general principle, rule, [[state]] of [[things]], etc.; a [[person]] or [[thing]] that may be taken as an illustration of a certain [[quality]]. Phrases, for, by way of, example; formerly also (ellipt.) example in same sense.
:b. A [[problem]] framed to exemplify a rule in arithmetic, [[mathematics]], etc.; an [[exercise]].
:c. A specimen (of workmanship). Also, a ‘copy’ of a book, etc. (now only with reference to rarities).
*2. [[Logic]]. = [[Greek]] ([[Aristotle]]). The species of [[argument]] in which the major premiss of a syllogism is assumed from a particular instance.
*3. A signal instance of [[punishment]] intended to have a deterrent effect; a warning, caution; a [[person]] whose fate serves as a deterrent to others. Chiefly in phrases, for, in example, to make (a person, etc.) an example, an example of (a person); also, to take example.
*4. A parallel case in the past; also in phrases, beyond, without example.
*5. A precedent appealed to, to justify or authorize any course of [[action]].
*6. A person's [[action]] or conduct regarded as an object of imitation; often qualified by adjs. [[good]], bad, [[evil]], etc. Phrases, to give, leave, set an example. Also, a person whose conduct ought to be imitated; a ‘[[pattern]]’ of excellence.
:b. In generalized sense: Action or conduct that induces [[imitation]]; hence, ‘influence that disposes to imitation’ (J.).
:c. to take example: to learn by, or copy, the example of another. Const. at, by, of.
:d. of (bad) example (= L. mali exempli, Fr. de mauvais exemple). rare.
:e. A [[pattern]], [[design]] to be copied. Obs. (A mere Latinism.)
*7. An alleged designation for a company (of ‘masters’). Obs.0
*8. Comb., as example-giver.
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==Origins==
OF. example, exemple, a refashioning (after [[Latin]]) of earlier essample (see ASAUMPLE):L. exemplum, f. exem-, eximre to take out: see EXEMPT. The primary [[sense]] is thus ‘something taken out, a SAMPLE, specimen’. The main [[English]] senses are derived from Lat. through French. In the arrangement below the presumed logical order has been adopted in preference to the order in which the senses are recorded in English.
==Definitions==
*1. A typical instance; a [[fact]], incident, quotation, etc. that illustrates, or forms a particular case of, a general principle, rule, [[state]] of [[things]], etc.; a [[person]] or [[thing]] that may be taken as an illustration of a certain [[quality]]. Phrases, for, by way of, example; formerly also (ellipt.) example in same sense.
:b. A [[problem]] framed to exemplify a rule in arithmetic, [[mathematics]], etc.; an [[exercise]].
:c. A specimen (of workmanship). Also, a ‘copy’ of a book, etc. (now only with reference to rarities).
*2. [[Logic]]. = [[Greek]] ([[Aristotle]]). The species of [[argument]] in which the major premiss of a syllogism is assumed from a particular instance.
*3. A signal instance of [[punishment]] intended to have a deterrent effect; a warning, caution; a [[person]] whose fate serves as a deterrent to others. Chiefly in phrases, for, in example, to make (a person, etc.) an example, an example of (a person); also, to take example.
*4. A parallel case in the past; also in phrases, beyond, without example.
*5. A precedent appealed to, to justify or authorize any course of [[action]].
*6. A person's [[action]] or conduct regarded as an object of imitation; often qualified by adjs. [[good]], bad, [[evil]], etc. Phrases, to give, leave, set an example. Also, a person whose conduct ought to be imitated; a ‘[[pattern]]’ of excellence.
:b. In generalized sense: Action or conduct that induces [[imitation]]; hence, ‘influence that disposes to imitation’ (J.).
:c. to take example: to learn by, or copy, the example of another. Const. at, by, of.
:d. of (bad) example (= L. mali exempli, Fr. de mauvais exemple). rare.
:e. A [[pattern]], [[design]] to be copied. Obs. (A mere Latinism.)
*7. An alleged designation for a company (of ‘masters’). Obs.0
*8. Comb., as example-giver.
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