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  1. "Sample" or "Example" in the sense of "illustration"

    Sep 16, 2022 · For a concrete example (sample?), take this "sample text" on transition signals. I could not verify whether this "sample" was an excerpt (from a larger, complete source), in which case it's …

  2. Difference between 'sample' and 'example' - WordReference Forums

    Jun 29, 2011 · Could someone please explain the difference between 'sample' and 'example' ? The context: The idea was that teachers show a 'sample' of the activity they do with the children to the …

  3. What's the difference between Example and Sample? [closed]

    May 22, 2017 · What's the difference between Example and Sample? In Spanish it's the same word, but in English it is 2 different words. What is the difference?

  4. What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex."? [closed]

    Mar 13, 2011 · Submit a sample of academic writing, e.g., a dissertation chapter. However, some authors use ex. or ex: (short for "example") for the same purpose, and this form is listed in some …

  5. "example picture" or "example of a picture" - WordReference Forums

    Feb 26, 2013 · 4. Wiktionary:Example sentences What example sentences are An "example sentence" is a sentence written to demonstrate usage of a particular word in context. An example sentence 5. …

  6. word choice - "sample" vs "specimen" in a scientific document on ...

    Oct 31, 2012 · Experimental Samples is a possibility. Analyzed Samples is another. I don't like specimen, even though it's a perfectly reasonable synonym, because it makes me think of urine …

  7. for your records - WordReference Forums

    Jun 14, 2011 · Notice that the phrase is 'for your record s '. 'Records' or a 'record' is defined in the WR dictionary. It's an excellent idea to keep a record of everything that might one day be important. The …

  8. Abbreviation of the word "example" [closed] - English Language

    Aug 21, 2018 · use the plural form followed by the list of examples Examples 1. blah, blah, 2. blah, blah, 3. blah, blah. You need to provide us with one or two sample sentences (the recent edit is not …

  9. as a result of / as the result of - WordReference Forums

    Dec 30, 2009 · A sample sentence: "He became wiser as the result of an experience". As you have certainly guessed, my question is about the proper article: "a" or "the"? My point of view is that there …

  10. Is "exemplar" a synonym for the word "example"?

    Oct 15, 2014 · Synonyms for example: specimen, sample, exemplar, exemplification, instance, case, representative case, typical case, case in point, illustration. The definitions obviously overlap, but the …