Specimen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Specimen is a noun meaning An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
Meaning
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
More Meanings
- A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.
- (humorous, often preceded with “fine”) An eligible man.
Example Sentences
a specimen of my own handwriting
early specimens of the art of Picasso
"You're a nice specimen for a clergyman," he said at length, "with your preachin" an" your psalm-singin', an" your Sunday coat on."
To assure a defendant's acquittal, a lawyer usually needed only to convince the jury that the victim was a pretty sorry specimen of a human being.
Word Forms
- specimens
- specimina
Synonyms for specimen
Depending on context, synonyms include sample, individual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include design, collections, collection, levy, type, format.
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