specimen

[spes-uh-muhn] / ˈspɛs ə mən /

NOUN

example, sample

Synonyms

STRONGEST

copy exhibit variety

STRONG

case embodiment exemplar exemplification illustration individual instance model part pattern proof representation representative sampling sort species type unit

WEAK

case history cross section

Antonyms

STRONG

whole

Example Sentences

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"For instance, one specimen looks a lot like the sand worm from Dune!"

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The new specimen predates them by 20 million years, placing M. cousteaui near the base of the chelicerate lineage.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

At first glance, the specimen looked typical for its age.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It had been tucked away in a museum drawer for decades as it was thought to have been an unremarkable specimen.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Alison Caldwell,” Irene said, her head all leaned down over some specimen.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth