instance

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

in·stance (ĭnʹstəns)n.
1.
a. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. See Synonyms at example.
b. A case or an occurrence:
In all such instances, let conscience be your guide.
2. Law. A legal proceeding or process; a suit.
3. A step in a process or series of events:
You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manager.
4.
a. A suggestion or request:
called at the instance of his attorney.
b. Archaic. Urgent solicitation.
5. Obsolete. An impelling motive.tr.v. in·stanced, in·stanc·ing, in·stanc·es
1. To offer as an example; cite.
2. To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify.Idiom:for instance
As an example; for example. [Middle English instaunce, from Old French instance, request, instant, and from Medieval Latin īnstantia, example, both from Latin, presence, from īnstāns, īnstant-, present. See instant.]

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  example, illustration, representative, case, exemplify, illustrate