specimen
spec·i·men
noun \ˈspes-mən, ˈspe-sə-\Definition of SPECIMEN
1
a : an individual, item, or part considered typical of a group, class, or whole b : a portion or quantity of material for use in testing, examination, or study <a urine specimen>
2
a : something that obviously belongs to a particular category but is noticed by reason of an individual distinguishing characteristic b : person, individual <he's a tough specimen>
3
: a plant grown for exhibition or in the open to display its full development <specimen trees>
Examples of SPECIMEN
- The church is a magnificent specimen of baroque architecture.
- Her dance partner is a superb physical specimen.
Origin of SPECIMEN
Latin, from specere to look at, look — more at spy
First Known Use: 1610
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spec·i·men
noun \ˈspes-(ə-)mən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SPECIMEN
1
: an individual, item, or part typical of a group, class, or whole
2
: a portion or quantity of material for use in testing, examination, or study <a urine specimen>
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