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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A case occurring; a case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an example; a token.
  • A happening or occurring; an occurrence; an occasion.
  • computing In object-oriented programming: a created object, one that has had memory allocated for local data storage; an instantiation of a class
  • obsolete A piece of evidence; proof.

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Verb:

  • intransitive To cite an example as proof; to exemplify.
  • transitive To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact.

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