instance

Meanings

• noun

  An example or instance of something.

• noun

  A specific occurrence or instance in time or space.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪnstəns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with instance
chance , dance , romance , stance

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Variants

List of all variants of instance that leads to same result
for instance , instance , instances , instanced , instancing , in the first instance , counter-instance , counter-instances , counterinstance , counterinstances

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Etymology

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From the Latin instans, present participle of stare 'to stand', from statum 'a standing, a place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'instance' is commonly used in various fields such as computer science, philosophy, and law.

2. In the context of databases, an instance refers to a running instance of a database system.

3. The term 'instance' is also used in the context of virtual machines, where each instance represents a separate execution environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. example: An instance or specific case used to illustrate a general rule or principle.

2. instance variable: A variable that belongs to a specific instance of a class in object-oriented programming.

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Culture

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Instances are used extensively in literature, art, and philosophy to illustrate concepts and ideas. For example, in the works of William Shakespeare, instances are used to provide examples or illustrations of a point being made.

How to Memorize "instance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an instance as a specific occurrence or example of something.
   - Visualize a standing object to remember the etymology.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'instance' with the idea of a specific occurrence or example.
   - Think of an instance as a particular case.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I.S.T.A.N.C.E. to remember the meaning: Instance, Specific, Time, And, Space, An, Example

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