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ig-ZEMPL-ah/ɪɡˈzemplɑː/

An exemplar is a person or thing that is a typical or excellent example of a type: an exemplar hall, a methods exemplar. Example (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a photograph is not an occupancy certificate.

Meaning

A person or thing that is a typical or excellent example of a type (from example, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “An exemplar hall still needs an occupancy certificate; a photograph is not a cap.”
• “Example is already in this course. Model is the close twin. A photograph is comms. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then hang the photograph if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

A model example. Everyday: example (already in the dictionary). A photograph ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

model, example, paradigm

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