instance
ins
ˈɪns
ins
tance
təns
tēns
British pronunciation
/ˈɪnstəns/

Definition & Meaning of "instance"in English

Instance
01

a specific case or example of something

example
Examples
In this instance, the customer's complaint was resolved promptly by the manager.
The court reviewed several instances of misconduct before making a decision.
02

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

to instance
01

to explain something by giving an example

example
Examples
The teacher instanced a famous historical event to clarify the concept.
In his presentation, he instanced some recent trends to demonstrate the market shift.
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