Case - Instance - Specimen - Illustration
These are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument.
Example something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set: Can you give me an example of what you mean?
Case a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing: In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
Instance (rather formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type: The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
Specimen an example of sth, especially an animal or plant: The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.
Illustration (rather formal) a story, an event or an example that clearly shows the truth about sth: The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.
EXAMPLE OR ILLUSTRATION?
An illustration is often used to show that sth is true. An example is used to help to explain sth.
PATTERNS
*a(n) example/case/instance/specimen/illustration of sth
*in a particular case/instance
*for example/instance
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