epitome

epitome [ i-PIT-uh'-mee ]
	[ noun ]
	MEANING :
	1. a brief account, summary or abstract 2. an example, representative or one that exemplifies the qualities of a group or class
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	He was the epitome of what a gentleman should be.
	USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
	He is a man typical of the times, the epitome of how the world works today.