instancing
ˈɪnstənsɪŋ
Definition

Definition of instancing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
examplesRaredemonstrating a particular situationRare
  • The instancing scenario helped clarify the concept.
exemplifying illustrating showing
2.
educationRareserving as an example or caseRare
  • The instancing evidence was crucial in the trial.
exemplifying illustrative
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Origin of instancing

Old French, estancier (to stay)

Examples of instancing in a sentence

  • Instancing cases can be very illustrative.
  • The instancing document clarified the procedure.
  • His instancing behavior set a good example for others.

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  1. French:illustratif, éducatif, ...
  2. German:veranschaulichend, beispielhaft, ...
  3. Italian:dimostrativo, esemplare, ...
  4. Spanish:demostrativo, ejemplar, ...
  5. Portuguese:demonstrativo, exemplar, ...
  6. Chinese:演示的, 作为例子的, ...
  7. Japanese:例示的な, 実例の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَضِّح, اِسْتِشْهادِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַמְחִישׁ, מַדְגִּימִי, ...
  10. Russian:демонстрационный, примерный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:демонстраційний, прикладний, ...
  12. Hindi:उदाहरणात्मक, उदाहरण, ...
instance
ˈɪnstəns

Definition of instance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
examplespecific example or occurrence of something
  • This is an instance of great teamwork.
case example
2.
technologyTECH.specific occurrence created in computingTECH.
  • The program runs an instance of the application.
example occurrence

Verb

tr.
1.
exemplifycite an example as proof
  • She instanced several studies to support her argument.
cite quote
2.
gamingTECH.USduplicate a game area for playersTECH.US
  • The game instanced the dungeon for each party.
clone copy replicate
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Expressions with instance

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used to indicate the initial consideration or decision made
The case was dismissed in the first instance.
used to introduce an example that explains or supports something
You can use many fruits, for instance, apples or bananas.
ultimately when considering the final reason cause or decision
In the last instance, the manager is responsible for the project.
initial trial court in a legal system
The court of first instance handled the initial trial of the case.
private dungeon for a player or group in MMOs
We entered the instance dungeon to complete the quest.
variable tied to a specific class instance
Each object has its own instance variable.

Origin of instance

Latin, instantia (presence)

Examples of instance in a sentence

  • An instance of kindness can change someone's day.
  • Each instance of the software is unique.
  • Developers tested an instance on the server.
  • The instance reset allowed players to try the challenge again.
  • He joined a new instance to avoid the crowded main server.
  • The admin set up a new instance for testing.

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  1. French:exemple, citer, ...
  2. German:Beispiel, anführen, ...
  3. Italian:esempio, citare, ...
  4. Spanish:instancia, citar, ...
  5. Portuguese:exemplo, citar, ...
  6. Chinese:实例, 引用, ...
  7. Japanese:例, 例に挙げる, ...
  8. Arabic:حالة, اِسْتَشْهَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִקְרֶה, לְהַבִּיא דּוּגְמָה, ...
  10. Russian:пример, приводить в пример, ...
  11. Ukrainian:випадок, наводити, ...
  12. Hindi:उदाहरण, उदाहरण देना, ...
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