specimen
Example Sentences
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However, the researchers faced a major challenge because they had only one confirmed specimen.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Normally to describe a new octopus species, a specimen needs to be cut open so that its mouth, beak, teeth and other parts can be examined.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“A newer classic old Hollywood style pool with arched fountains, surrounded by rolling lawns, specimen trees, rose gardens and dramatic views from the Observatory to Ocean sunsets,” the original listing description said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
That patient's specimen was taken on the ship, not in the US, Jackson said noting that there were two specimens collected from that patient, one of which was positive and the other negative.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
There are carpenters’ shops, taxidermists’ studios, acres of shelves and specimen drawers, whole museums within the museum.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Vocabulary lists containing specimen
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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