instantiate

[in-stan-shee-eyt]

verb (used with object), in·stan·ti·at·ed, in·stan·ti·at·ing.

to provide an instance of or concrete evidence in support of (a theory, concept, claim, or the like).

Origin of instantiate

1945–50; < Latin instanti(a) (taken as combining form of instance) + -ate¹

Related formsin·stan·ti·a·tion, nounin·stan·ti·a·tive, adjective

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Historical Examples of instantiate

Then any changes you make get synced back and we instantiate them.
Makers
Cory Doctorow
The way you get a ride online is to sync up with our version-server and then instantiate a copy.
Makers
Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for instantiate

instantiate

verb

(tr) to represent by an instance

Word Origin for instantiate

C20: from Latin instantia (see instance) + -ate 1

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Word Origin and History for instantiate

1946, from instant (Latin instantia) + -ate. Related: Instantiated; instantiation.