Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instantiate
verb
/ɪnˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt/
Definition
To create an instance of an object in programming or to represent something in a specific case.
Examples
- In object-oriented programming, you can instantiate a class to create an object.
- The architect wanted to instantiate her vision for the new building.
Meaning
Instantiating refers to the process of defining or creating an example or a specific case of something, especially in computer science.
Synonyms
- Represent
- Realize
- Create
