Definition of exemplar
: one that serves as a model or example: such as
a
: an ideal model
b
: a typical or standard specimen
an exemplar of medieval architecture
c
: a copy of a book or writing
d
: idea sense 4c
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The first known use of exemplar was in the 14th century
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