What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Exemplar vs Guide - What's the difference?

exemplar | guide | Related terms |

Exemplar is a related term of guide.


As a noun exemplar

is exemplar.

As a verb guide is

.

exemplar

English

(wikipedia exemplar)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) exemplaire, from exemplarium, from (etyl) exemplum.

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something fit to be imitated; see ideal and model.
  • A role model.
  • Something typical or representative of a class; see example.
  • A pattern after which others should be made; see archetype.
  • A well known usage of a scientific theory.
  • A handwritten manuscript used by a scribe to make a handwritten copy; the original copy of what gets multiply reproduced in a copy machine.
  • A copy of a book or writing.
    • (Udall)
    Synonyms
    * See also * See also

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) exemplaire, and its source, (etyl) .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Exemplary.
  • *, II.8:
  • *:in our age we have no patterne of motherly affection more exemplare , than yours.
    • ----

    guide

    English

    (wikipedia guide)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who , especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
    • The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
  • * Bible, Psalms xlviii. 14
    • He will be our guide , even unto death.
  • A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
  • A sign that guides people; guidepost.
  • Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
  • A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.
  • # A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
  • # A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
  • # (printing, dated) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
  • (occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
  • (military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.

    • Derived terms

    * career guide * Girl Guide * guidance * guidebook * guide dog * guideline * guide on the side * guidepost * mountain guide * style guide * tour guide * user guide * user's guide

    Verb

  • to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Guide me to your sovereign's court.
  • to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
  • to exert control or influence over someone or something.
  • * Bible, Psalms cxii. 5
    • He will guide his affairs with discretion.
  • to supervise the education or training of someone.
  • to act as a guide.

    • References

    * (guide) * * * ----