Definition of "Example" :

noun: a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

"You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook."

noun: an item of information that is typical of a class or group

"This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome."

noun: something to be imitated

noun: a representative form or pattern

"I profited from his example."

noun: punishment intended as a warning to others

"They decided to make an example of him."

noun: an occurrence of something

"But there is always the famous example of the Smiths."