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exemplar Definition

ex·em·plar (eg zem′plər, -plär′; -ig-)

noun

  1. a person or thing regarded as worthy of imitation; model; pattern; archetype
  2. a typical specimen or example
  3. a copy of a book, pamphlet, etc.

Etymology: ME < OFr exemplaire < LL exemplarium < L exemplum, a pattern, example

exemplar Synonyms

exemplar

n.

model, pattern, prototype, copy; see example 1, model 1, 2.

exemplar Law Definition

n

A representative example of a type of object or thing. In criminal law, a physical sample, such as a fingerprint or hair, taken from the defendant for evidentiary purposes.
exemplar Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • practice: Race Equality Action Plan Our Equality Action Plan has been judged an exemplar of best practice by HEFCE.
  • design: Kingsmead Primary School in Cheshire set out to be an exemplar of sustainable design.

Converse of object

  • become: The winners will become exemplars within the primary care setting.
  • identify: With regard to these objectives we would identify significant exemplars with target achievement dates.
  • provide: Skilled use of ICT was evident in most classes, providing a clear exemplar for students.
  • create: But the created exemplar is even more mutable than the soul.
  • produce: The site provides access to guidelines, resources and locally produced exemplars.
  • contain: The collection displayed by the person who keeps the spring, contains several extraordinary exemplars of its powers of action.

Adjective modifier

  • moral: Crucially, however, the hated Samaritan is held up as the moral exemplar.
  • perfect: These were two outstanding wines, perfect exemplars of their own styles.
  • national: Liverpool's national exemplar in ' whole brain learning ' Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a Specialist Sports College in Liverpool.
  • real: They will be real exemplars of how employers, working with the public sector, can get training support that directly meets their needs.
  • good: Sharing good exam exemplars ( via the exam boards?

Modifies a noun

  • worksheet: It contains cross-curricular links and project ideas, exemplar worksheets for key stages 2-4 and booking information.
  • employer: Leading by Example ` Making the NHS an exemplar employer of people with mental health problems ` .
  • material: In class some exemplar material was also use for demonstrating learning points.
  • project: Support should be provided for exemplar projects across the UK.
  • status: The last black box should include the excellence word, eg excellence or exemplar status.
  • answer: Exemplar student answer In extract 1, Harding has just asked Shaw a question.

Noun used with modifier

  • practice: Benchmarking for Best Practice is a valuable reference tool, a treasure trove of best practice exemplars.