exemplary / representative
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representative
Serving as a typical example of a larger group or a general situation; representative. Something is presented in an exemplary way in order to illustrate a principle.
Der Bericht untersucht exemplarisch drei Fallstudien, um das Problem zu illustrieren.
The report examines three case studies as representative examples in order to illustrate the problem.
'Exemplarisch' (exemplary/representative) is the adjective related to the noun 'das Exemplar' (example, specimen). Something that is exemplarisch has the character of an example.
Dieses Gebäude ist ein exemplarisches Beispiel für moderne Architektur.
This building is an exemplary example of modern architecture.
The word belongs to formal written language and is often used in scientific, academic, or journalistic texts. It is rather rare in normal everyday conversation.
Die Studie analysiert exemplarisch die Situation in drei europäischen Ländern.
The study analyzes the situation in three European countries as representative examples.
In the meaning 'serving as an example', 'exemplarisch' is often used as an adverb to modify a verb. It then means roughly 'for example' or 'as an example'.
Im Folgenden werden die Probleme exemplarisch dargestellt.
In the following, the problems are presented as representative examples.
The meaning 'exemplary' always refers to positive human behavior, commitment, or outstanding performance. It has a strongly evaluative, positive connotation.
Ihre Haltung in der Krise war für alle exemplarisch.
Her attitude during the crisis was exemplary for everyone.
for example
'beispielsweise' (for example) and 'exemplarisch' (representative / exemplary) can both be used when showing something with an example. 'beispielsweise' simply introduces an example and fits well in everyday sentences. 'exemplarisch' more often means that something serves as a typical example of something larger. It sounds more formal and is often used in school, university, or reports. 'exemplarisch' can also mean that something is exemplary. The confusion arises because both words work with examples, but 'beispielsweise' names an example, while 'exemplarisch' evaluates an example more precisely or presents it as typical.
Im Kurs erklärte die Lehrerin den Fehler exemplarisch an einem kurzen Text.
In the course, the teacher explained the error using a short text as a representative example.
Der Mitarbeiter kann die Kunden beispielsweise per E-Mail oder telefonisch informieren.
The employee can, for example, inform customers by email or by phone.