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/ɪgˈzæmpəl/ /ɪgˈzɑːmpəl/
noun
  1. 1
    örnek, misalcountable

    Something that shows what other things of the same kind are like, or that helps to explain an idea.

    • Can you give me an example of what you mean?
      Ne demek istediğine bir örnek verebilir misin?
    • This painting is a typical example of his early work.
      Bu tablo, onun ilk dönem eserlerinin tipik bir örneğidir.
  2. 2
    örneğin, meselauncountable

    Used in 'for example' before something that shows what you mean.

    • Many fruits, for example oranges and lemons, are rich in vitamin C.
      Pek çok meyve, örneğin portakal ve limon, C vitamini açısından zengindir.
    • You could, for example, start by walking to work.
      Örneğin işe yürüyerek gitmekle başlayabilirsin.
  3. 3
    örnek alınacak kişi, rol model, örnek davranışcountable

    A person or a way of behaving that is a good model for others to copy.

    • Parents should set a good example for their children.
      Anne babalar çocuklarına iyi örnek olmalı.
    • Her hard work is an example to us all.
      Onun çalışkanlığı hepimize örnek.
  4. 4
    ibret, caydırıcı cezacountable

    A punishment given to one person as a warning to others, used in 'make an example of someone'.

    • The coach made an example of the player who arrived late.
      Antrenör, geç gelen oyuncuyu herkese ibret olsun diye cezalandırdı.
    • The judge decided to make an example of the young driver.
      Hâkim, genç sürücüyü başkalarına ibret olsun diye cezalandırmaya karar verdi.

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Collocations

for examplegive an examplea good examplea typical examplea perfect examplea classic exampleset an examplefollow someone's examplelead by examplemake an example of someonean example of something

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