instance

US /ˈɪnstəns/

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UK /'ɪnstəns/

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noun

  • An example of something; case

verb

  • To give as an example of something else

Examples

(formal) In the first instance, a letter from your employer may be all you need.

This instance shows how important it is to check that the machine is working properly before you use it.