exemplar objects

[ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹ ˈɑbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: exemplar objects
objetos exemplares
1. Items or things that serve as models or standards of excellence; objects worthy of imitation or emulation
The museum displays exemplar objects of Renaissance craftsmanship.
O museu exibe objetos exemplares de artesanato renascentista.
2. In philosophy and cognitive science, objects that represent or embody the typical features of a category
A robin is often considered an exemplar object for the category 'bird'.
Um passarinho é frequentemente considerado um objeto exemplar para a categoria 'ave'.
3. Physical specimens or samples used as references or standards in academic, professional, or technical contexts
The engineer kept exemplar objects on display to train new staff members.
O engenheiro mantinha objetos exemplares em exibição para treinar novos funcionários.
This term is primarily used in academic, museum, philosophical, and professional contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It's particularly prevalent in cognitive psychology research and museum curation, where exemplar theory discusses how people categorize and recognize objects based on typical examples rather than abstract rules.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
model objectsparadigmatic objectsreference objectsspecimen objectsexemplary items
Antonyms / Antônimos
defective objectscounterexamplesatypical objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos exemplares
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
objetos exemplares / modelos de referência
Common in business and industrial settings
Portugal
objectos exemplares
Uses 'objectos' spelling; slightly more formal tone

Related Words

exemplarprototypearchetypestandardspecimenparadigmmodel

Related Idioms & Phrases

set an example
follow in someone's footsteps
be a shining example
exemplify a principle
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