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case point
| Main Entry: |
case in point
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | illustrative example |
| Synonyms: | case, instance, object lesson, precedent, relevant instance, typical case, typical example |
| Notes: | case in point is a relevant example or pertinent case that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time and it is a noun; in point of fact is actually an adverb meaning 'in reality or actuality; actually' or 'with regard to; in the matter of' |
| Main Entry: | illustration |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | demonstration, exemplification |
| Synonyms: | analogy, case, case history, case in point, clarification, elucidation, example, explanation, for instance, instance, interpretation, model, representative, sample, sampling, specimen |
| Main Entry: | instance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | case, situation |
| Synonyms: | case history, case in point, detail, example, exemplification, exponent, ground, illustration, item, occasion, occurrence, particular, precedent, proof, reason, representative, sample, sampling, specimen, time |
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