instance

• Nom désignant un exemple précis, un cas particulier ou une situation donnée de quelque chose ; également une étape d'un processus ou une occurrence d'un phénomène.

A noun referring to a particular example, occurrence, or case of something.

1. Example or caseB1formal

   A particular occurrence or example of something.

   Exemple ou cas particulier

   • For instance, consider the case of global warming.
   • This is a clear instance of poor management.
   • There are many instances of successful startups in this city.

   Synonymescaseexampleexemplarillustrationoccasionoccurrencesamplespecimen

2. Occurrence or eventB2formal

   A specific event or situation that happens.

   occurrence, cas, exemple

   • In this instance, the decision was made quickly.
   • The first instance of the problem occurred last week.
   • We must act immediately in any instance of emergency.

   Synonymescaseeventexamplehappeningoccasionoccurrence

• Verbe signifiant citer ou mentionner quelque chose comme exemple ou illustration, ou fournir un cas concret d'une catégorie générale.

A verb meaning to cite or mention something as an example or case in point.

1. To cite as an exampleC1formal

   To mention or refer to something as an example or illustration.

   Citer comme exemple

   • The professor instanced several cases of historical revolutions.
   • He instanced the company's success as a model for others.
   • The report instances multiple failures in the system.

   Synonymesadduceciteexemplifyillustratementionnamequote