instance meaning and definition

INSTANCE noun

Definition of instance (noun)

1. an occurrence of something
   • "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
   • synonyms: case, example
2. an item of information that is typical of a class or group
   • "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
   • synonyms: example, illustration, representative

INSTANCE verb

Definition of instance (verb)

1. clarify by giving an example of
   • synonyms: exemplify, illustrate