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.
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