instantiation

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Synonyms: instantiations, instantiating, instantiative

Antonyms: instantiations, instantiating, instantiative

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The production of an [[instance]], [[example]], or specific [[application]] of a general classification, principle, theory, etc.
2. {{lb|en|countable}} Something resulting from the act of [[instantiate|instantiating]]; an instance.
3. {{lbl|en|by extension|object-oriented programming}} A [[creation]] of an [[instance]] of some [[class]] or [[template]].

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