instantiate

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

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

OTHER WORDS FROM instantiate

in·stan·ti·a·tion, noun in·stan·ti·a·tive, adjective

Words nearby instantiate

instant photography, instant replay, instantaneous, instantaneous sound pressure, instanter, instantiate, instantiation, instantize, instantly, instar, instate

Example sentences 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