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Instance meaning in English

Meaning of Instance in English

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Instance

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Noun

1. case, example, instance

an occurrence of something

Example Sentences:
'it was a case of bad judgment'
'another instance occurred yesterday'
'but there is always the famous example of the Smiths'

2. example, illustration, instance, representative

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

Example Sentences:
'this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome'
'there is an example on page 10'

Verb

3. exemplify, illustrate, instance

clarify by giving an example of

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Instance

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noun
1. 
a case or particular example
2.  for instance
3. 
a specified stage in proceedings; step (in the phrases in the first, second, etc, instance)
4. 
urgent request or demand (esp in the phrase at the instance of)
5. logic
a. 
an expression derived from another by instantiation
b.  substitution (sense 4b)
6. archaic
motive or reason
verb (transitive)
7. 
to cite as an example

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Instance

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noun
1.  Archaic
an urgent plea; persistent solicitation
2. 
an example; case; illustration
3. 
a step in proceeding; occasion or case
in the first instance
4.  Obsolete
a motive; cause
5.  Obsolete
a token or sign
6. 
a detail or circumstance
7.  Law
a process or proceeding in a court; suit
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈinstanced or ˈinstancing
8. 
to show by means of an instance; exemplify
9. 
to use as an example; cite

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Instance

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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. A suggestion or request: called at the instance of his attorney.
b. Archaic Urgent solicitation or entreaty.
tr.v. in·stanced, in·stanc·ing, in·stanc·es
1. To offer as an example; cite: "I assured her that I was interested in garbage, and instanced the fact that I had once been a garbage inspector myself" (Jane Addams).
2. To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify: "how absurd it often is to cite a single line from ... a poem for the purpose of instancing the perfection or imperfection of the line's rhythm" (Edgar Allan Poe).

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