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Specimen

//ˈspɛsɪmɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An individual instance that represents a class; an example.

    "early specimens of the art of Picasso"

  2. 2
    a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes wordnet
  3. 3
    An individual instance that represents a class; an example.; A banknote printed for distribution to central banks to aid in the recognition of banknotes from a country other than their own
  4. 4
    an example regarded as typical of its class wordnet
  5. 5
    An individual instance that represents a class; an example.; A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries
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  1. 6
    An individual instance that represents a class; an example.; An unpleasant or contemptible person. derogatory
  2. 7
    A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.
  3. 8
    An eligible man. humorous

Etymology

From Latin specimen (“mark, sign, example”), from speciō (“observe, watch”).

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