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instance

/ɪnˈstɑːns/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does instance mean?

noun, verb

A particular case or example of something; a specific occurrence or event. A person or thing that is an example of a particular quality or characteristic.

Example

"The instance of the fire alarm going off was a good test of the emergency procedures."

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