instance

instance is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɪnstəns/
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Noun

Singular instance

Plural instances

1. An instance of something is a time or situation when it happens.

   In this particular instance, the computer was the problem, not the user.

   There have been many instances of cheating that were not caught.

Synonyms

• example

See also

• for instance