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    specimen
    /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/

    noun

    • 1. an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc. used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display: "specimens of copper ore"
    • 2. used to refer humorously to a person or animal: informal "Carla could not help feeling a degree of reluctant admiration for this odd female specimen"

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  2. Learn the meaning of specimen as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and examples from different contexts. Find out how to pronounce specimen and how to use it in business, medical, and academic English.

  3. A specimen is something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category, such as a person, a plant, or a material. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of specimen.

  4. A specimen is a sample of something, like a specimen of blood or body tissue that is taken for medical testing. The noun specimen comes from the Latin word specere, meaning “to look.” Biologists collect specimens so they can get a better look at something to study it.

  5. A specimen is a part or an individual that represents a larger group or class, or a sample of a substance or material for examination. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of specimen with Dictionary.com.

  6. A specimen is a single example of something, such as a plant, animal, or body fluid, that is examined or studied. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of specimen in different contexts.

  7. A specimen is an individual, item, or part that represents a class or whole, or a sample of tissue, blood, or urine for analysis. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of specimen in different contexts.

  8. Learn the meaning of specimen as a noun, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use specimen in different contexts, such as scientific research, biology and healthcare, and see synonyms and related words.