例
example; case; regulation; routine
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
example; instance; illustration
Most commonly used to provide supporting examples for explanations or arguments.
The teacher gave a vivid example to explain this grammar point.
Please make a sample sentence using this word.
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This paper cites many historical examples to support its argument.
The teacher asked us to find two examples to explain this concept.
He used everyday examples to make the abstract theory easy to understand.
noun
precedent; example to follow
formalRefers to past events that can be used as a reference for future actions.
We can cite historical precedents to solve this problem.
There is no precedent to refer to for this policy.
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This case will become a precedent for handling similar issues in the future.
The judge referred to previous judicial precedents to make the ruling.
His success set a good precedent for young people.
noun
statistical case; record
formalUsed specifically in research, surveys, or medical/statistical contexts to refer to qualifying cases.
In this medical case statistics, 15 cases received treatment.
This survey collected 300 valid sample cases.
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Out of 20 test cases, 17 met the expected goals.
This report analyzes the causes of five failed cases.
This study tracked 80 child development cases.
noun
regulation; rule; system
formalRefers to formal rules, regulations, or established formats for documents or systems.
The company formulated new attendance regulations.
The preface and rules of this history book are very clear.
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This contract follows standard business formatting rules.
The school's regulations clearly prohibit smoking on campus.
The structure and format of this law are rigorous and reasonable.
adjective
routine; according to regulations
formalDescribes actions that follow established rules or standard procedures, often used in formal administrative contexts.
We will hold weekly department meetings according to the regular meeting system.
This document needs to be processed according to standard routine procedures.
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He has a daily routine morning workout.
This routine inspection will be carried out next week.
Customs officers are conducting routine luggage inspections.