Instance | Mean of instance in English Dictionary

/ˈɪnstəns/

• Noun
• an example of a particular type of action or situation
1. an instance of great courage
2. These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
3. We have seen too many instances [=cases] in which poor families have had to leave their homes.
4. In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication.
5. They have decided not to oppose the decision in this instance.
• as an example
1. Lack of insurance is a problem for a lot of older people, like my grandmother, for instance.
2. Now, take this car, for instance.
• before other events happen
1. You will be seen in the first instance by your own doctor who may then send you to a specialist.