instance
gb/ˈɪnstəns/ us/ˈɪnstəns/
B1
Engelsk
~ 1000
példa, eset, példány, instancia
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instance' with 'instant'. 'Instance' means an example, while 'instant' means a very short moment in time.
Betydning
a single example or case
Ordkombinasjoner
in this instance
|for instance
|an instance of
|rare instance
|single instance
Synonymer
example (Most common synonym; often interchangeable in casual use.)
|
case (Used more in formal or legal contexts to mean a specific situation.)
Antonymer
generalization (Refers to a broad statement rather than a specific example.)
Temaer
general
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
One example or case of something.
A particular example, case, or occurrence of something.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
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.
Betydning
occurrence in computing or law
Ordkombinasjoner
server instance
|database instance
|court instance
Synonymer
occurrence (General term for something that happens; less technical.)
Temaer
technology
|law
Definisjon
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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
instance
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstəns/
US/ˈɪnstəns/
Stavelser og trykk
in - stance (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: instance
- Plural: instances
Ordfamilie
Forms
instances
noun
Advanced or less common
instantiate
verb
instantiation
noun
Uttrykk
for instance
1/fɚ ˈɪnstəns/
fixed phrase
used to give an example
Used to show one example of what you mean.
Eksempler
- You can try walking more; for instance, take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Many countries, for instance Japan, have low crime rates.