Instantiate: meaning, definitions and examples

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instantiate

 

[ ˈɪnstəntiˌeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer programming

To instantiate means to create a particular instance of an object or class in programming. It refers to the process of allocating memory and setting up the environment for that object. This often involves defining the properties and methods that the object will contain. Instantiation allows programmers to work with specific data and functionality encapsulated within an object. It is crucial in object-oriented programming languages, where classes serve as blueprints for creating objects.

Synonyms

create, generate, initialize.

Examples of usage

  • When you instantiate a new object from the class.
  • The program will instantiate multiple instances of the model.
  • You need to instantiate the interface before using it.
  • In Python, you can simply call the class to instantiate an object.

Translations

Translations of the word "instantiate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instanciar

🇮🇳 उदाहरण बनाना

🇩🇪 instanziieren

🇮🇩 menginstansikan

🇺🇦 інстанціювати

🇵🇱 instancjonować

🇯🇵 インスタンス化する

🇫🇷 instancier

🇪🇸 instanciar

🇹🇷 örneklemeyi başlatmak

🇰🇷 인스턴스화하다

🇸🇦 إنشاء مثيل

🇨🇿 instancovat

🇸🇰 instancovať

🇨🇳 实例化

🇸🇮 instancirati

🇮🇸 stofna

🇰🇿 инстанциялау

🇬🇪 ინსტანცირება

🇦🇿 nümunə yaratmaq

🇲🇽 instanciar

Etymology

The term 'instantiate' originates from the Latin word 'instare', which means 'to stand in' or 'to be present'. Its usage in the context of computer programming started in the late 20th century, particularly with the rise of object-oriented programming paradigms. The word combines the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' or 'upon', and 'state', signifying the process of turning a class definition into a usable instance. As programming languages evolved, the concept of instantiation became crucial for managing data and behaviors in software development. It reflects the growing complexity and sophistication of programming as developers sought to create more modular and reusable code.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,607 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.