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instantiate

[ in-stan-shee-eyt ]
/ ɪnˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt /
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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).

Nearby words

  1. instant photography,
  2. instant replay,
  3. instantaneous,
  4. instantaneous sound pressure,
  5. instanter,
  6. instantiation,
  7. instantize,
  8. instantly,
  9. instar,
  10. instate

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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Examples from the Web for 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

/ (ɪnˈstænʃɪˌeɪt) /

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

instantiate

v.

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

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper