instance
/ˈɪn.stəns/(noun)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
An example or single occurrence of something.
Key Academic Collocations
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instanceinstances
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
examplecaseoccurrenceillustrationprecedent
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Renewable energy technologies, for instance wind and photovoltaic power, have recorded precipitous cost reductions."
"The audit uncovered numerous instances where health protocols were disregarded during meat packing operations."
"In this particular instance, government intervention prevented the total insolvency of regional rail services."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Alternate 'for instance' with 'for example', 'to illustrate', and 'such as' to showcase lexical variety in essays.