Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
especime
Noun
/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/
Definition
A specimen is an individual item or example that is representative of a larger group or set.
Examples
- The laboratory received a specimen for analysis.
- Each specimen was carefully documented for the research study.
- She collected a specimen of the rare plant for her thesis.
Meaning
Used to refer to a sample of a particular subject for study or exhibition, often in a scientific context.
Synonyms
- Sample
- Example
- Instance