例子 — meaning in English

English meaning

• example noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
• instance noun A particular example or occurrence of something.
• paradigm noun A typical pattern or model of how something is done; a framework of ideas or beliefs.

Senses

例子 is used for these senses in English:

• example Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
• instance A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example. [from 16th c.]
• paradigm An example serving as the model for such a pattern; an exceptionally good or prototypical example of a pattern or group.

example — full definition

1. noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
2. noun Something used to explain or illustrate a rule or idea.
3. noun A model of behaviour that others should — or shouldn't — copy.

instance — full definition

1. noun A particular example or occurrence of something.
2. noun (computing) A specific occurrence of something created from a general template, such as an object created from a class.
3. verb To mention or cite as an example.

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