1. (noun)case, instance, example an occurrence of something "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
2. (verb)example, illustration, instance, representative an item of information that is typical of a class or group "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
3. (verb)exemplify, illustrate, instance clarify by giving an example of
Definition of 'instance' 
