CEFR C1

instantiate

verb

Meaning

To create a specific example or occurrence of something, especially in programming, where an object is created from a class.

Examples

The programmer will instantiate a new object from the 'Car' class.
We need to instantiate the template with specific user data.

Synonyms: create, establish, implement, generate

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instantiate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/

Definition

To create a specific example or occurrence of something, especially in programming, where an object is created from a class.

Examples

The programmer will instantiate a new object from the 'Car' class.
We need to instantiate the template with specific user data.
This line of code instantiates a database connection.

How to Use instantiate

instantiate [object/class/template] (collocation): To create a specific instance of a class, object, or template. — "The software allows users to instantiate a new project from a pre-defined template."
instantiate with [data/parameters] (prepositional phrase): To create an instance using specific information or settings. — "We need to instantiate the service with the correct API keys."

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