Pronunciation

/spɪˈsɛmən/

Definitions

• Noun:
  • 1. A single representative item or example of a particular species, kind, or class, often preserved for study or exhibition. Example: “The museum displayed a rare botanical specimen.”
  • 2. In science or research, a particular instance or case serving as a basis for analysis or comparison. Example: “The biologist collected data from multiple specimens to form a hypothesis.”

Verb (Transitive):

• To collect, gather, or prepare a specimen for study or examination. Example: “The scientist carefully collected soil samples to create a geological specimen.”

Adjective:

• Characteristic or typical of a particular group or type. Example: “The building’s design was a fine specimen of Art Deco architecture.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The paleontologist studied the dinosaur fossil as a key specimen in their research.”
• Verb: “After observing the behavior, the biologist made a specimen of the insect for further analysis.”
• Adjective: “The garden featured various species of plants, each a distinct specimen of their kind.”

Phrases

• “A specimen collection” denotes a group of items gathered for study or display.
• “Identify a specimen” means to determine the species or characteristics of a sample.
• “Keep a record of specimens” involves maintaining documentation about collected samples.

Synonyms

• Example
• Specimen case
• Sample
• Model
• Representation
• Instance
• Artifact
• Exemplar