specimen
Translation
specimen, sample, example
Examples
The museum has a large collection of insect specimens.
The museum has a large collection of insect specimens.
The doctor asked for a urine specimen.
The doctor asked for a urine specimen.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) specimen ((of sth.)) a single example of sth., especially an animal or plant This is a fine specimen of a butterfly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sample, example, model
Etymology
From Latin 'specimen' (a mark, sign, example), from 'specere' (to look at).
Memory Tips
A 'specimen' is something you 'spec'tate or look at closely, like in a museum.