instance instance /ˈɪnstəns/

noun

1. () An occurrence of something  ( example , instance , case )
   an occurrence of something
    It was a case of bad judgment
   it was a case of bad judgment
    Another instance occurred yesterday
   another instance occurred yesterday
    But there is always the famous example of the Smiths
   but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
   
2. () An item of information that is typical of a class or group  ( representative , exemplum , illustration , example , instance )
   an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
   this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
    There is an example on page 10
   there is an example on page 10
   

verb

1. Clarify by giving an example of  ( instance , exemplify , illustrate )
   clarify by giving an example of
     The artist used vivid colors to illustrate the beauty of the landscape.
   The artist used vivid colors to illustrate the beauty of the landscape.