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- Dictionaryin·stance/ˈinst(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. an example or single occurrence of something: "a serious instance of corruption" Similar
verb
- 1. cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example: "here he instances in particular the work of Bach"
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The meaning of INSTANCE is a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events. How to use instance in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Instance.
INSTANCE definition: 1. a particular situation, event, or fact, especially an example of something that happens…. Learn more.
Instance definition: a case or occurrence of anything. See examples of INSTANCE used in a sentence.
An instance is a specific example or case of something. One instance of being chased by a growling dog can make a person spend his whole life being afraid of animals. It's common to find instance used in the expression "for instance ," meaning "for example."
7 meanings: 1. a case or particular example 2. → See for instance 3. a specified stage in proceedings; step (in the phrases in.... Click for more definitions.
noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈɪnstəns/ Idioms. a particular example or case of something. instance of somebody/something The report highlights a number of instances of injustice. instance of doing something He admitted two instances of taking money from the till.
in·stance. (ĭn′stəns) n. 1. a. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. See Synonyms at example. b. A case or an occurrence: In all such instances, let conscience be your guide. 2. A step in a process or series of events: You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manager. 3. a.
Instance Definition. ĭnstəns. instanced, instances, instancing. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Idiom. Filter. noun. instances. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. American Heritage. An example; case; illustration. Webster's New World.
instance (somewhat formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type: The report highlights a number of instances of injustice. specimen an example of something, especially an animal or a plant: The aquarium has some interesting specimens of tropical fish.
n. a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression. an example put forth in proof or illustration: to cite a few instances. Lawmaking the institution and prosecution of a case. [ Archaic.]urgency in speech or action. [ Obs.]an impelling motive.
