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   in·stance

   /ˈinst(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. an example or single occurrence of something: "a serious instance of corruption" Similar exampleoccasionoccurrencecaserepresentative casetypical casecase in pointillustrationspecimensampleexemplarexemplification
   • ▪ a particular case: "in this instance it mattered little"

   verb

   • 1. cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example: "here he instances in particular the work of Bach"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin instantia ‘presence, urgency’, from instare ‘be present, press upon’, from in- ‘upon’ + stare ‘to stand’. The original sense was ‘urgency, urgent entreaty’, surviving in at the instance of. In the late 16th century the word denoted a particular case cited to disprove a general assertion, derived from medieval Latin instantia ‘example to the contrary’ (translating Greek enstasis ‘objection’); hence the meaning ‘single occurrence’.

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSTANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INSTANCE definition: 1. a particular situation, event, or fact, especially an example of something that happens…. Learn more.

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   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."

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   Instance definition: a case or occurrence of anything. See examples of INSTANCE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSTANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   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.

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   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. Similar definitions. A step in proceeding; occasion or case. In the first instance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An urgent plea; persistent solicitation.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINSTANCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INSTANCE definition: 1. for example: 2. an example of a particular type of event, situation, or behaviour: . Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninstance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    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.

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    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.