specimen
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛsəmən/

Definition & Meaning of "specimen"in English

Specimen
01

a representative or characteristic sample that is examined or analyzed to gain insights or understanding of a particular group or category

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
specimens
Examples
The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope for research.
02

a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination

Examples
The nurse collected a urine specimen from the patient for laboratory analysis.
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