Synonyms: representative, illustration, instance, example
Definition: an item of information that is typical of a class or group
Usage: this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome; there is an example on page 10
Similar words: information
Definition: knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
Synonyms: example, case, instance
Definition: an occurrence of something
Usage: it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday; but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening
Definition: an event that happens
Synonyms: instance, illustrate, exemplify
Definition: clarify by giving an example of
Similar words: lucubrate, dilate, elaborate, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, enlarge, flesh out
Definition: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Usage: She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation