Definition & Meaning of "specimen"in English

Specimen

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

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

specimens

Examples

The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope for research.

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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