What is the term for an object created from a class?

The term for an object created from a class is referred to as an instance. In object-oriented programming, a class serves as a blueprint for creating objects, which are specific representations of that class. When a class is defined, it outlines the properties (attributes) and behaviors (methods) that instances of the class will have.

For example, if you have a class called "Car," you can create multiple instances of that class, such as "myCar" or "yourCar." Each instance represents a unique object with its own set of attributes (like color, make, and model) and can perform the methods defined by the class (like start or stop).

The term "prototype" typically refers to a more advanced concept often used in prototype-based programming where objects inherit directly from other objects, rather than from classes. While it is related to object creation, it does not specifically denote an object created from a class.

"Reference" refers to a variable that holds the address or pointer to an object in memory, rather than the object itself. This is a way to interact with the object rather than being the object created from the class.

"Subclass" denotes a class that inherits attributes and behaviors from another class (known as the superclass). While it