taken as an example vs taken as the example

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Taken as an example' is more commonly used when referring to a general case, while 'taken as the example' is used when referring to a specific instance. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning and context.

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taken as an example

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when presenting something as a general illustration or instance without specifying a particular example.

Examples:

In this case, the behavior of the students can be taken as an example of the impact of good teaching methods.

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The Swedish system using coins which are nickel-free should be taken as an example.
If the transactions of 2007 are taken as an example, the difference between the market prices and administrative prices for privately owned plots ranged from -503,97 % to +89,91 % [93].
Trusts that the opening of a serious and rigorous dialogue on topics linked to science, technology and innovation may boost the creation of a Euro-Latin American area of innovation and knowledge, with the agreement on innovation concluded with Chile being taken as an example to follow;
I have taken Mazowsze as an example, but the same is true of many other regions in the old and new Member States.
The Franco-German college in Germany, at which common leaving certificates can be taken, could serve as an example for many other European higher education institutions.
Data on Norway (2 % of GDP generated by the maritime cluster [10], Denmark (3 % of the GDP generated by the maritime cluster), Greece (2,3 %) and the Netherlands (2 %) can be taken as examples.
Tons of greenhouse gasses reduced by new technologies, systems, instruments and/or other best practice approaches developed and taken up following LIFE examples.
SEM 2000 has for example taken up 23 of the positions of which 8 are on A2-level.
Special steps may have to be taken, for example, not releasing gas during the test.
The main example taken up by the European Council concerns the move towards a genuine energy policy for Europe.
Special action would be taken, for example, to promote researcher and student exchanges and facilitate the movement of other separately identifiable groups.
Sadly, we have to conclude that the human rights dialogue is not taken seriously for example by the Russian side.
Mr President, a single example, taken from the explanatory statement, illustrates just how laughable the report on the humanitarian activities of the European Union is.
There are, of course, other interests which need to be taken into example, we need to be aware of the precarious situation of the countries where the ingredients for chocolate originate.
In addition to pressure sterilisation, other measures may also be taken, for example pasteurisation, which is mentioned in the Directive currently in force.
Information on the Union should try to attract and arouse citizens' interest, using examples taken from everyday life, and delivering clear, objective and above all accessible messages.
It is also a question of establishing areas in which joint measures might be taken, for example on the issue of technical aid and economic cooperation with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
However, other measures could be taken, for example, deciding to invite someone from another Member State to attend courses organised by trade unions, employers' organisations and associations.
But let me give you another example taken from the latest issues of many European newspapers which reflect the anxieties and fears of our citizens: this is the new Hong Kong chicken flu.
Numerous measures must be taken (for example, ecodesign) so that the way we consume and manufacture items in Europe becomes more sustainable, without additional costs being imposed on businesses and citizens.

Alternatives:

considered as an example
used as an example

taken as the example

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific instance that serves as a model or illustration.

Examples:

The experiment conducted by Dr. Smith can be taken as the example of a successful research methodology.

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If the transactions of 2007 are taken as an example, the difference between the market prices and administrative prices for privately owned plots ranged from -503,97 % to +89,91 % [93].
The Swedish system using coins which are nickel-free should be taken as an example.
Data on Norway (2 % of GDP generated by the maritime cluster [10], Denmark (3 % of the GDP generated by the maritime cluster), Greece (2,3 %) and the Netherlands (2 %) can be taken as examples.
Tons of greenhouse gasses reduced by new technologies, systems, instruments and/or other best practice approaches developed and taken up following LIFE examples.
SEM 2000 has for example taken up 23 of the positions of which 8 are on A2-level.
Special steps may have to be taken, for example, not releasing gas during the test.
The main example taken up by the European Council concerns the move towards a genuine energy policy for Europe.
Special action would be taken, for example, to promote researcher and student exchanges and facilitate the movement of other separately identifiable groups.
Sadly, we have to conclude that the human rights dialogue is not taken seriously for example by the Russian side.
Mr President, a single example, taken from the explanatory statement, illustrates just how laughable the report on the humanitarian activities of the European Union is.
I have taken Mazowsze as an example, but the same is true of many other regions in the old and new Member States.
There are, of course, other interests which need to be taken into example, we need to be aware of the precarious situation of the countries where the ingredients for chocolate originate.
In addition to pressure sterilisation, other measures may also be taken, for example pasteurisation, which is mentioned in the Directive currently in force.
Information on the Union should try to attract and arouse citizens' interest, using examples taken from everyday life, and delivering clear, objective and above all accessible messages.
It is also a question of establishing areas in which joint measures might be taken, for example on the issue of technical aid and economic cooperation with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
However, other measures could be taken, for example, deciding to invite someone from another Member State to attend courses organised by trade unions, employers' organisations and associations.
But let me give you another example taken from the latest issues of many European newspapers which reflect the anxieties and fears of our citizens: this is the new Hong Kong chicken flu.
Numerous measures must be taken (for example, ecodesign) so that the way we consume and manufacture items in Europe becomes more sustainable, without additional costs being imposed on businesses and citizens.
As I did in 1999, I shall give just one example, taken from our rapporteur's own region of Rhône-Alpes.
With each of the large-scale events and accidents that have recently taken place, for example with Concorde or the Mont-Blanc tunnel, we have requested answers from the public authorities.

Alternatives:

considered as the example
used as the example

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taken as an example vs taken as the example