Example and Shape

noun

• 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"
  • synonyms: illustration, instance, representative
• A representative form or pattern.
  • usage: "I profited from his example"
  • synonyms: model
• Something to be imitated.
  • usage: "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
  • synonyms: exemplar, model, good example
• Punishment intended as a warning to others.
  • usage: "they decided to make an example of him"
  • synonyms: deterrent example, lesson, object lesson
• 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"
  • synonyms: case, instance
• A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding.
  • usage: "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"
  • synonyms: exercise

• (n.) That which is to be avoided; one selected for punishment and to serve as a warning; a warning.
• (v.t.) To set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance.
• (n.) An instance serving for illustration of a rule or precept, especially a problem to be solved or a case to be determined, as an exercise in the application of the rules of any study or branch of science; as, in trigonometry and grammar, the principles and rules are illustrated by examples.
• (n.) That which resembles or corresponds with something else; a precedent; a model.
• (n.) One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.
• (n.) That which is to be followed or imitated as a model; a pattern or copy.

noun

• Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline. )
  • usage: "he could barely make out their shapes"
  • synonyms: form, configuration, contour, conformation
• The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance.
  • usage: "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
  • synonyms: form
• Alternative names for the body of a human being.
  • usage: "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
  • synonyms: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
• A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept.
  • usage: "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
  • synonyms: embodiment
• The visual appearance of something or someone.
  • usage: "the delicate cast of his features"
  • synonyms: form, cast
• The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape'.
  • synonyms: condition
• The supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe.
  • synonyms: Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
• A perceptual structure.
  • usage: "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"
  • synonyms: form, pattern

verb

• Shape or influence; give direction to.
  • usage: "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
  • synonyms: determine, mold, influence, regulate
• Make something, usually for a specific function.
  • usage: "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
  • synonyms: form, work, mold, mould, forge
• Give shape or form to.
  • usage: "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
  • synonyms: form

• (n.) To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to shape the course of a vessel.
• (n.) Form of embodiment, as in words; form, as of thought or conception; concrete embodiment or example, as of some quality.
• (n.) A rolled or hammered piece, as a bar, beam, angle iron, etc., having a cross section different from merchant bar.
• (n.) A piece which has been roughly forged nearly to the form it will receive when completely forged or fitted.
• (v.i.) To suit; to be adjusted or conformable.
• (n.) To design; to prepare; to plan; to arrange.
• (n.) Dress for disguise; guise.
• (n.) Character or construction of a thing as determining its external appearance; outward aspect; make; figure; form; guise; as, the shape of a tree; the shape of the head; an elegant shape.
• (n.) That which has form or figure; a figure; an appearance; a being.
• (n.) To image; to conceive; to body forth.
• (n.) A model; a pattern; a mold.
• (n.) To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to.