instance

• Substantivo que designa um exemplo concreto, um caso, uma ocorrência ou uma situação específica de algo; também pode indicar um exemplar ou uma instância de um processo ou sistema.

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

1. Example or caseB1formal

   A particular occurrence or example of something.

   Exemplo ou caso

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaseexampleexemplarillustrationoccasionoccurrencesamplespecimen

2. Occurrence or eventB2formal

   A specific event or situation that happens.

   Ocorrência

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaseeventexamplehappeningoccasionoccurrence

• Verbo que significa citar ou mencionar algo como exemplo ou ilustração.

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.

   Citar como exemplo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadduceciteexemplifyillustratementionnamequote