Instance and Proof

Instance

Instance noun - One of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like.

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Proof and instance are semantically related. in case topic. In some cases you can use "Proof" instead a noun "Instance".

Proof noun - Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim.

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Instance and proof are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instance" instead a noun "Proof".

Nearby Words: proofed, proofing

best	best instance	best proof
common	common instance	common proof
original	original instance	original proof
true	true instance	true proof
Other adjectives: obvious, real, main, possible, final, last, biggest.

Another instance of this is what is sometimes called "argument from mere analogy" — the mistaken belief that because analogy is often used to illustrate proof, therefore analogy is proof.

Source: Anecdotal Fallacy
Three could also kill Kierken, since he's an Expendable Clone in this instance, but decides to allow him to keep his memories since he would prefer knowing even if he has no proof.

Source: Series / Dark Matter
For instance, the hypnotizing-proof helmet from the very first game is said to be permanently woven into Sam's hat.

Source: Bag Of Spilling / Video Games

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