Specimen

usgb/ˈspesɪmən/
noun

A single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category.

The museum had a specimen of every type of butterfly in the region.
Visual representation of "specimen" - A single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category

Often appears as...

  • specimen collection
  • specimen bottle
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Generalization Cue

Use 'specimen' to represent a wider category, indicating a typical example.

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A piece of igneous rock can be a good specimen of volcanic activity.
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Physical Objects

'Specimen' often refers to a physical item, not abstract concepts.

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This ancient coin is a rare specimen of the empire's currency.
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Display Purpose

Specimens are typically used for display or study to illustrate a point.

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The botany class examined a leaf specimen under the microscope.
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