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instance

UK
/ˈɪnstəns/
US
/ˈɪnstəns/

Translations

instancenoun
instances
pl
UK
/ˈɪnstəns/
US
/ˈɪnstəns/
In this instance, the error was caused by a software bug.
Dans ce cas, l'erreur a été causée par un bug logiciel.
demandeSurtout dans la tournure juridique ou formelle « at the instance of ».
At the instance of the committee, the investigation was reopened.
À la demande du comité, l'enquête a été rouverte.
Additional translations
exemplePlus rare, pour désigner un cas particulier servant d’exemple.
Synonyms
case
representation
demonstration
exemplar
sample
illustration
occurrence
example
instanceverb
instanced
Past Simple
instanced
Past Participle
instancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.stəns/
US
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instancierInformatique.
The framework instances a new controller for each incoming request.
Le framework instancie un nouveau contrôleur pour chaque requête entrante.
citerEmploi soutenu ou formel.
The report instanced several successful community projects.
Le rapport a cité plusieurs projets communautaires couronnés de succès.
Synonyms
bring up
point to
refer to
quote
illustrate
exemplify
give as an example
mention
adduce
cite
instanceadjective
more instance
Comp.
most instance
Super.
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., instance variable)
d'instanceInformatique.
An instance method can access the data of a particular object.
Une méthode d'instance peut accéder aux données d'un objet particulier.

Definitions

instancenoun
An example or single occurrence of something.
In this instance, the error was caused by a software bug.
In computing, a single object created from a class.
The program creates an instance of the Person class at runtime.
A formal request, demand, or urging, especially made on someone’s behalf.
At the instance of the committee, the investigation was reopened.
instanceverb
To cite or mention as an example.
The report instanced several successful community projects.
In computing, to create an instance of (a class or object).
The framework instances a new controller for each incoming request.
instanceadjective
Specific to a single occurrence or object; non-static.
An instance method can access the data of a particular object.
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