Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instantiation
noun
/ˌɪn.stæn.tʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
Instantiation refers to the act of creating a specific instance or example of something, particularly in computer science and logic.
Examples
- The instantiation of the new software program took several hours.
- In programming, instantiation is crucial for creating objects from classes.
- Philosophers often discuss instantiation in relation to the nature of reality.
Meaning
It often denotes the realization or manifestation of an abstract concept in a tangible, concrete form.
Synonyms
- creation
- realization
- example
- representation
