An example is a small outtake of something. It is one of a number of things taken to show the character of the whole idea. “This painting is an example of how he works” “You must set a good example to the younger children” “The headmaster made an example of him” “wear something simple, for example, a skirt and blouse. “different countrys use different currencys e.g pounds, euros, dollors, rupees, peso