exemplar

n. model, example, pattern; copy

"Exemplars" directs here. For the superpowered comic book team, see Exemplars (comics). Exemplar, in the sense developed by philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn, is a well known usage of a scientific theory. According to Kuhn, scientific practice alternates between periods of normal science and extraordinary/revolutionary science. During periods of normalcy, scientists tend to subscribe to a large body of interconnecting knowledge, methods, and assumptions which make up the reigning paradigm (see paradigm shift for more information on Kuhn's model). Normal science presents a series of "puzzles" that are solved as scientists explore their field. The solution to some of these puzzles become well known and are the exemplars of the field.
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n. specimen, exemplar, model, example; copy; representative sample

sample, example, copy

n. example, exemplar; specimen, pattern; copy

(n.)
A model, original, or pattern, to be copied or imitated; a specimen; sometimes; an ideal model or type, as that which an artist conceives.
  

(n.)
A copy of a book or writing.
  

(a.)
Exemplary.