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.
exemplary
Serving as a model; exemplary in the sense of being outstanding or worthy of imitation. Describes behavior or performance that is considered a positive model for others.
Sein ehrenamtliches Engagement für die Gemeinschaft ist wirklich exemplarisch.
His volunteer work for the community is truly exemplary.
'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 names a possible individual case for illustration. Exemplarisch identifies a selected case as typical or representative of a larger context. If any suitable example is sufficient, beispielsweise is appropriate; for a deliberately representative case, exemplarisch is appropriate.
Der Bericht untersucht Berlin exemplarisch für Großstädte mit steigenden Mieten.
The report examines Berlin as a representative case for large cities with rising rents.
Der Bericht nennt beispielsweise Berlin als Stadt mit steigenden Mieten.
For example, the report names Berlin as a city with rising rents.
