exemplary

🇺🇸 /ɪɡˈzempləri/ 🇬🇧 /ɪɡˈzempləri/
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adjective
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serving as a good example for others to follow

His exemplary behavior in class sets a good example for other students.

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very severe, used as a warning to others

The judge gave an exemplary punishment to warn others not to commit the same crime.

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typical of its kind, showing a general pattern

This case is exemplary of the challenges faced by small businesses.

translation

adj. serving as a good example for others to follow; very severe, used as a warning to others; typical of its kind, showing a general pattern