1. creating an instance or example of something abstract
Usage: computing; philosophy
2. creating an object from a class or template in programming
Usage: computing; technical

Examples

• The programmer is instantiating a new user object from the class definition.
• By helping the homeless, she was instantiating her belief in social justice.
• The software automatically instantiates multiple database connections.
• His generous donation was instantiating the company’s charitable values.
• The system is instantiating virtual machines as needed.
• The teacher asked students to write essays instantiating the themes from the novel.