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
1Other words from instantiate
- in·stan·ti·a·tion, noun
- in·stan·ti·a·tive, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for instantiate
instantiate
/ (ɪnˈstænʃɪˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to represent by an instance
Origin of instantiate
1C20: from Latin instantia (see instance) + -ate 1
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