Definitions:

1. a representative form or pattern noun
   • I profited from my teacher's example.
2. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding noun
   • you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
3. an item of information that is typical of a class or group noun
   • this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
4. punishment intended as a warning to others noun
   • they decided to make an example of him

Synonyms:

• case
• exemplar
• exercise
• good example
• illustration
• instance
• lesson
• model
• representative