Read the dictionary definition of instance. All definitions for this word.
1. an item of information that is typical of a class or group
1. this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
2. there is an example on page 10
2. an occurrence of something
1. it was a case of bad judgment
2. another instance occurred yesterday
3. but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
3. clarify by giving an example of