instance (EN)

noun, verb

noun “instance”

1. an example that is used to explain or justify something
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   For instance, when you smile at a stranger, they often smile back.
2. one of a series of situations or events that happen repeatedly in a similar way
   In many instances, students find that starting their essays early leads to better grades.
3. in computing, a specific example of something created or used, like a program or object
   For our new mobile app, each user's login creates a new instance of the user session class.
4. a separate server in a decentralized network
   When you create an account on a Mastodon instance, you're essentially joining a unique community with its own rules and culture.

verb “instance”

1. to mention as an example
   In her speech, she instanced the city's recent policy changes as a major factor in reducing pollution.