Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
representative-example
noun
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv ˈɛɡzæmpəl/
Definition
A person or thing that serves as a typical example of a particular group or quality.
Examples
- The scientist provided a representative example to illustrate the theory.
- His artwork is a representative example of modern abstract painting.
- We need a representative example from our client base to ensure we meet the needs of our target audience.
Meaning
Representative example refers to an instance that demonstrates a characteristic feature or trait of a broader category, allowing for an understanding of that category as a whole.
Synonyms
- typical instance
- model
- illustrative example
- exemplar
