ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩ ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ əɡˈzæmpl̩ ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən ˈɪnstəns ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used to make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand an item of information that is typical of a class or group this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome there is an example on page 10 showing by example artwork that helps make something clear or attractive