instance


Definition: Meaning of, instance in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɪnst(ə)ns /

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instance instances
  1. for instance for example
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  2. [countable] an example of a particular kind of situation
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  3. in the first instance at the beginning of a series of actions
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  4. at somebody's instance formal because of someone's wish or request
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
instance instanced instanced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
instancing instances
[transitive] [formal]
  1. to give something as an example
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