Instance
/ˈɪnstəns/
An instance is a specific occurrence or example of something, often used to illustrate a broader concept or pattern.
Examples
- This is not an isolated instance, but part of a larger pattern.
- The system detected an unauthorized instance of file access.
- The software runs multiple instances on the same server.
- He cited several instances where the policy had failed.
- She gave an instance of poor customer service she experienced last week.
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