Instance: meaning, definitions and examples
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instance
[ ˈɪnstəns ]
in computing
An individual object, person, or event considered as a single, complete unit of software or data, typically encapsulating state and behavior.
Synonyms
case, example, occurrence
Examples of usage
- Each instance of the class has its own copy of the instance variables.
- The program can create multiple instances of the object.
in a general sense
An example or single occurrence of something.
Synonyms
case, example, illustration
Examples of usage
- She gave an instance of his rudeness.
- His success is a rare instance of natural talent.
Translations
Translations of the word "instance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 instância
🇮🇳 उदाहरण
🇩🇪 Instanz
🇮🇩 contoh
🇺🇦 приклад
🇵🇱 przykład
🇯🇵 例 (れい)
🇫🇷 exemple
🇪🇸 instancia
🇹🇷 örnek
🇰🇷 예
🇸🇦 مثال
🇨🇿 příklad
🇸🇰 príklad
🇨🇳 例子 (lìzi)
🇸🇮 primer
🇮🇸 dæmi
🇰🇿 мысал
🇬🇪 მაგალითი
🇦🇿 nümunə
🇲🇽 instancia
Word origin
The word 'instance' originated from the Latin word 'instantia', meaning presence or urgency. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to a specific example or case. In computing, 'instance' gained popularity as a term to describe a unique occurrence of an object or data. Today, 'instance' is widely used in various fields to denote a singular occurrence or example.
See also: instances.