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- DictionaryIn·stance/ˈinst(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. an example or single occurrence of something: "a serious instance of corruption"
verb
- 1. cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example: "here he instances in particular the work of Bach"
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.
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.
noun. a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression. an example put forth in proof or illustration: to cite a few instances.
An instance is a particular example or occurrence of something. She cited an instance where their training had been a marvelous help in dealing with problems. ...an investigation into a serious instance of corruption.
Definition of instance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
an example of a particular type of event, situation, or behaviour: There have been several instances of violence in the school. (Definition of instance from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
