verb
- to represent as or by an instance; to cite as an example
- to create an instance of a class or template
Usage: formal
Usage: computing; programming
Examples
- The teacher instantiates the concept with real-world examples.
- This case instantiates the broader principle of fairness.
- The program instantiates a new object from the class definition.
- Each variable instantiates a specific data type.
- The architect’s design instantiates modern sustainability principles.
- The software instantiates multiple threads to handle requests.