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exemplification

exemplification

1 6.7
An example that shows something, or the act of showing something using an example
  • noun
  • /ɪɡˌzɛmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : ejemplificación
  • The teacher provided an exemplification of kindness by sharing a story about her volunteer work.

All of these are, in Tolkien's view, exemplifications of what he is discussing here.

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Examples

  • In her presentation, she used an exemplification of teamwork to highlight the importance of collaboration.

  • The report included an exemplification of the benefits of exercise through various studies and testimonials.

  • Now, that whole experience is thought to be exemplification of creativity as it sometimes happens in science.

  • What aspects of the American model were held up for exemplification?

    Academic text (1990)
  • Data was not to be collected for the exemplification of a thesis, but for the construction of one.

    Academic text (1991)
  • In an earlier era, science could serve as the exemplification of our culture, and the scientist could be our hero.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Isn't that a great discussion and exemplification of how we should understand this?

  • The exemplification of the negatives may be due to the translation from Spanish to English.

    Academic text (2013)
  • All of these are, in Tolkien's view, exemplifications of what he is discussing here.

  • Similarly, the Haitian revolution can be defined as an exemplification of the idea of communism.

    Blog text (28)

Synonyms

model
vsexemplification
569 3.4

A person or thing that others copy because they are a good example

is about demonstrating by example rather than serving as a rule
picture
vsexemplification
78 4.1

A person or thing that clearly shows a quality

is the act of showing by example rather than being a vivid instance
representation
vsexemplification
74 3.5

A picture or model that shows what something looks like

uses examples to show something rather than only standing in for it
portrayal
vsexemplification
63 4.4

A way of showing a person or thing in art and performance

is the general act of showing by example rather than artistic representation
illustration
vsexemplification
61 3.2

An example or story that helps make a point clear

shows something by example without focusing only on clarification
embodiment
vsexemplification
38 5.5

A person or thing that shows an idea, quality and feeling

focuses on showing by example rather than being a flawless instance
epitome
vsexemplification
30 7.4

A perfect example of a person or thing that shows a certain quality

is the act of showing typical cases rather than claiming perfection
depiction
vsexemplification
30 4.0

A picture or other image that shows what something looked like

is the broader giving of examples, not limited to visual forms
exemplar
vsexemplification
16 7.2

A person or thing that shows very good behavior for others to copy

refers to showing by example more broadly, not only to be copied
instantiation
vsexemplification
  • Specialized
1 9.3

A specific example that shows an idea in real life

is the general act of showing by example rather than naming one instance
concrete representation
vsexemplification
1 4.4

A clear, simple example that helps you see an idea that is hard to imagine

is the broader act of using examples, not only turning ideas concrete
exemplum
vsexemplification
9.9

A story, person, or thing that people copy to learn good behavior

is the act of showing by example rather than a moral story to copy
typification
vsexemplification
8.6

An action that shows something as a common example

is the general practice of giving examples rather than marking a standard

How Typical

paradigm
100 7.4
exemplification
  • Formal
1 6.7
example
1.0
instance
2.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

exemplification = exemplify (transparent) = example + ify + ation

The noun is a regular nominalization of the verb 'exemplify' with the suffix '-ation', a clear derivation for learners.

Etymology

Exemplification comes from the Latin word exemplum, which means 'example' and is the same root as the common words example and exemplary. So, exemplification means 'showing by example' — giving a clear example or being a typical example.