instance
n. occurrence, occasion; example, illustration; prosecution of a case (Law); (Archaic) urgency, pressing importance; (in object oriented programming) specific object of a class (executable file) v. refer to a case or occurrence to explain or prove a point; cite, mention, refer to as an example | ||||
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Instance&tl= Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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instance
<programming> An individual object of a certain class. While a class is just the type definition, an actual usage of a class is called "instance". Each instance of a class can have different values for its instance variables, i.e. its state.
(1998-03-06)
<programming> An individual object of a certain class. While a class is just the type definition, an actual usage of a class is called "instance". Each instance of a class can have different values for its instance variables, i.e. its state.
(1998-03-06)
| Vb Glossary 1.0 |
instance
instance
Any one of a set of objects sharing the same class. For example, multiple instances of a Form class share the same code and are loaded with the same controls with which the Form class was designed. During run time, the individual properties of controls on each instance can be set to different values.
instance
Any one of a set of objects sharing the same class. For example, multiple instances of a Form class share the same code and are loaded with the same controls with which the Form class was designed. During run time, the individual properties of controls on each instance can be set to different values.
| DW and OLAP terms |
instance
A copy of SQL Server running on a computer. A computer can run multiple instances of SQL Server 2000. A computer can run only one instance of SQL Server version 7.0 or earlier, although in some cases it can also be running multiple instances of SQL Server 2000.
A copy of SQL Server running on a computer. A computer can run multiple instances of SQL Server 2000. A computer can run only one instance of SQL Server version 7.0 or earlier, although in some cases it can also be running multiple instances of SQL Server 2000.
| Noman's Java(TM) Glossary |
instance
An object of a particular class. In programs written in the Java programming language, an instance of a class is created using the new operator followed by the class name.
An object of a particular class. In programs written in the Java programming language, an instance of a class is created using the new operator followed by the class name.
Instance&tl= Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Instance
(v. t.)
To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact.
(v. i.)
To give an example.
(n.)
The act or quality of being instant or pressing; urgency; solicitation; application; suggestion; motion.
(n.)
That which offers itself or is offered as an illustrative case; something cited in proof or exemplification; a case occurring; an example.
(n.)
That which is instant or urgent; motive.
(n.)
Occasion; order of occurrence.
(n.)
A token; a sign; a symptom or indication.
(v. t.)
To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact.
(v. i.)
To give an example.
(n.)
The act or quality of being instant or pressing; urgency; solicitation; application; suggestion; motion.
(n.)
That which offers itself or is offered as an illustrative case; something cited in proof or exemplification; a case occurring; an example.
(n.)
That which is instant or urgent; motive.
(n.)
Occasion; order of occurrence.
(n.)
A token; a sign; a symptom or indication.
| WordNet 2.0 |
instance
Noun
1. an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
(synonym) case, example
(hypernym) happening, occurrence, natural event
(hyponym) humiliation, mortification
(derivation) instantiate
2. an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
(synonym) example, illustration, representative
(hypernym) information
(hyponym) apology, excuse
(derivation) exemplify, illustrate
Verb
1. clarify by giving an example of
(synonym) exemplify, illustrate
(hypernym) elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
(derivation) example, illustration, representative
Noun
1. an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
(synonym) case, example
(hypernym) happening, occurrence, natural event
(hyponym) humiliation, mortification
(derivation) instantiate
2. an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
(synonym) example, illustration, representative
(hypernym) information
(hyponym) apology, excuse
(derivation) exemplify, illustrate
Verb
1. clarify by giving an example of
(synonym) exemplify, illustrate
(hypernym) elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
(derivation) example, illustration, representative
| Shakespeare Words |
INSTANCE
example Information Reason, proof
example Information Reason, proof
| Anagram |
instance
ancients
ancients
| hEnglish - advanced version |
instance
instance
\in"stance\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. instanced (?); p. pr. & vb. n. instancing (?).] to mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact. spenser. i shall not instance an abstruse author.
instance
\in"stance\, v. i. to give an example. [obs.] this story doth not only instance in kingdoms, but in families too. taylor.
instance
\in"stance\ (?), n. [f. instance, l. instantia, fr. instans. see instant.]
1. the act or quality of being instant or pressing; urgency; solicitation; application; suggestion; motion. undertook at her instance to restore them. w. scott.
2. that which is instant or urgent; motive. [obs.] the instances that second marriage move are base respects of thrift, but none of love.
3. occasion; order of occurrence. these seem as if, in the time of edward i., they were drawn up into the form of a law, in the first instance. m. hale.
4. that which offers itself or is offered as an illustrative case; something cited in proof or exemplification; a case occurring; an example. most remarkable instances of suffering.
5. a token; a sign; a symptom or indication.
similar words(5)
for instance
court of first instance
instance variable
instance court
causes of instance
instance
\in"stance\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. instanced (?); p. pr. & vb. n. instancing (?).] to mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact. spenser. i shall not instance an abstruse author.
instance
\in"stance\, v. i. to give an example. [obs.] this story doth not only instance in kingdoms, but in families too. taylor.
instance
\in"stance\ (?), n. [f. instance, l. instantia, fr. instans. see instant.]
1. the act or quality of being instant or pressing; urgency; solicitation; application; suggestion; motion. undertook at her instance to restore them. w. scott.
2. that which is instant or urgent; motive. [obs.] the instances that second marriage move are base respects of thrift, but none of love.
3. occasion; order of occurrence. these seem as if, in the time of edward i., they were drawn up into the form of a law, in the first instance. m. hale.
4. that which offers itself or is offered as an illustrative case; something cited in proof or exemplification; a case occurring; an example. most remarkable instances of suffering.
5. a token; a sign; a symptom or indication.
similar words(5)
for instance
court of first instance
instance variable
instance court
causes of instance
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instance
A single occurrence or happening of a given kind.
A single occurrence or happening of a given kind.
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Instance&tl= Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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instance
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Instance&tl= Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Instantiation
Instantiation may be
- Philosophy:
- A concept in Platonism, see idea
- Instantiation principle - the idea that if properties exist, the essence that "has" the properties must necessarily exist
- Universal instantiation and existential instantiation, two rules of inference in logic
- Instantiation (computer science), A concept in object-oriented programming; see Object (computer science), object lifetime
- Table instance (or database instance), a concept in database design; see Row (database)
- Instance dungeon, a feature of many online games such as World of Warcraft and City of Heroes.
- The first moment of existence of a thing, whether living or not. The concept of the big bang theory, at the instant it happened, represents the instantiation of the universe.
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