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ex·em·pli·fy

(ĭg-zĕm′plə-fī′)

tr.v. ex·em·pli·fied, ex·em·pli·fy·ing, ex·em·pli·fies

a. To illustrate by example: exemplify an argument.

b. To serve as an example of: scenes that exemplify the film director's style.

2. Law To make a certified copy of (a document).

[Middle English exemplifien, from Old French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificāre : Latin exemplum, example; see example + Latin -ficāre, -fy.]

ex·em′pli·fi′a·ble adj.

ex·em′pli·fi′er n.

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Adj.

exemplifying - clarifying by use of examples

illustrative

informatory, informative - providing or conveying information

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As exemplifying the effects of climatal changes on distribution, I have attempted to show how important has been the influence of the modern Glacial period, which I am fully convinced simultaneously affected the whole world, or at least great meridional belts.

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champion of the Secwepem octsin language, is the recipient of the Community Education Leadership Award, which honors an individual who is exemplifying excellence in language teaching and leadership in a community setting.