Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
specimen
noun
/’spɛsɪmən/
Definition
A specimen is an example of something, often used for scientific study or demonstration.
Examples
- The biologist examined the specimen under a microscope.
- She collected a specimen of the rare flower for her research.
- This specimen is used to illustrate the effects of pollution on marine life.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a specimen represents a sample or a part that is indicative of a larger group or category.
Synonyms
- sample
- example
- exemplar
- instance
- representative
