instance
gb/ˈɪnstəns/ us/ˈɪnstəns/
B1
English
~ 1000
példa, eset, példány, instancia
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
an instance of [something]
This is a clear instance of poor planning.
Ez a rossz tervezés egyértelmű példája.
In one instance, the software failed to save the file.
Egy esetben a szoftver nem tudta elmenteni a fájlt.
There are several instances where the policy was not followed.
He recalled an instance when he met the president.
Learner examples
This is an instance of good work.
Ez a jól végzett munka egyik példája.
Can you give me an instance of that?
Tudsz erre mondani egy példát?
I remember an instance when we were late.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instance' with 'instant'. 'Instance' means an example, while 'instant' means a very short moment in time.
Meaning
a single example or case
Collocations
in this instance
|for instance
|an instance of
|rare instance
|single instance
Synonyms
example (Most common synonym; often interchangeable in casual use.)
|
case (Used more in formal or legal contexts to mean a specific situation.)
Antonyms
generalization (Refers to a broad statement rather than a specific example.)
Themes
general
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
One example or case of something.
A particular example, case, or occurrence of something.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
an instance of [a program/object/case]
The server is running three instances of the application.
A szerveren az alkalmazás három példánya fut.
Each database instance stores separate customer data.
Minden adatbázis-példány külön ügyféladatokat tárol.
The court heard the instance in closed session.
Learner examples
The computer has two instances of the game open.
A számítógépen a játék két példánya van megnyitva.
We have one instance of this problem in our records.
A nyilvántartásunkban egy ilyen eset szerepel.
The court will look at each instance separately.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse this technical meaning with the general meaning of 'instance' as just 'example'. In computing, it refers to a specific running copy or case.
Meaning
occurrence in computing or law
Collocations
server instance
|database instance
|court instance
Synonyms
occurrence (General term for something that happens; less technical.)
Themes
technology
|law
Definition
One event of a program running, or a special case in law.
A single running copy of a program, process, or object in computing, or a particular case in legal or formal contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
instance
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstəns/
US/ˈɪnstəns/
Syllables & stress
in - stance (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: instance
- Plural: instances
Word family
Forms
instances
noun
Advanced or less common
instantiate
verb
instantiation
noun
Expressions
for instance
1/fɚ ˈɪnstəns/
fixed phrase
used to give an example
Used to show one example of what you mean.
Examples
- You can try walking more; for instance, take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Many countries, for instance Japan, have low crime rates.