
"Sample" or "Example" in the sense of "illustration"
Sep 16, 2022 · For a concrete example (sample?), take this "sample text" on transition signals. I could not verify whether this "sample" was an excerpt (from a larger, complete source), in which case it's …
Difference between 'sample' and 'example' - WordReference Forums
Jun 29, 2011 · Could someone please explain the difference between 'sample' and 'example' ? The context: The idea was that teachers show a 'sample' of the activity they do with the children to the …
What's the difference between Example and Sample? [closed]
May 22, 2017 · What's the difference between Example and Sample? In Spanish it's the same word, but in English it is 2 different words. What is the difference?
What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex."? [closed]
Mar 13, 2011 · Submit a sample of academic writing, e.g., a dissertation chapter. However, some authors use ex. or ex: (short for "example") for the same purpose, and this form is listed in some …
word choice - "sample" vs "specimen" in a scientific document on ...
Oct 31, 2012 · Experimental Samples is a possibility. Analyzed Samples is another. I don't like specimen, even though it's a perfectly reasonable synonym, because it makes me think of urine …
Is "exemplar" a synonym for the word "example"?
Oct 15, 2014 · Synonyms for example: specimen, sample, exemplar, exemplification, instance, case, representative case, typical case, case in point, illustration. The definitions obviously overlap, but the …
Is there an online sample sentence database or search engine?
Sep 30, 2010 · Lots of dictionaries offer sample phrases. Merriam-Webster, Wiktionary, and the Free Online Dictionary come to mind. Complete sentences are usually provided to put expressions in …
"Take/Consider ... as an example" vs "Take/Consider ... for example"
Apr 20, 2015 · Below are some sample sentences to better illustrate my doubts: "Take myself as an example, I threw a punch on the wall in response to his ignorance." "Take Applebee's for example. …
Single word for the process of giving/getting a blood sample
Mar 4, 2017 · Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis.
Use of "now" and "therefore" in contract preambles
Jul 13, 2018 · Here's an example from the Merriam-Webster dictionary of a typical use of the word whereas: Whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well. …