instance

1. instance (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

Example: I know one very well alied, to whom, at the instance of a brother of his[…], I spake to that purpose[…].

2. instance (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A token; a sign; a symptom or indication.

Example: It sends some precious instance of itself/ After the thing it loves.

3. instance (noun) — sense 3

Definition: That which is urgent; motive.

Example: The instances that second marriage move
Are base respects of thrift, but none of love.

4. instance (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To mention as a case or example; to refer to.

Example: Near-synonyms: adduce, cite

5. instance (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To cite an example as proof; to exemplify.

6. instance (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To duplicate (a dungeon or other area) for each player, or each party of players, that enters it, so that each player or party has a private copy of the area, isolated from other players.

Example: In these games, such as World of Warcraft and Lord of the Rings Online, most significant PvP happens inside instanced or player-capped areas.