Meaning of the word instance in English
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instance
US /ˈɪn.stəns/
UK /ˈɪn.stəns/
Noun
1.
an example or single occurrence of something
Example:
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For instance, consider the case of a small business.
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There were several instances of fraud reported.
Verb
1.
to cite as an example
Example:
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He would often instance historical events to support his arguments.
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The speaker chose to instance a recent study on climate change.
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