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Definition specimen in American English

specimen noun

[countable] noun
/ˈspesəmən/
1

a small amount of blood, urine, or another liquid taken from your body so that it can be examined

Example

a saliva specimen

Example

We have to test a specimen of your blood before you can become a donor.

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2

an example of something, especially of a plant or an animal

Example

The first recorded specimen of the fish was caught in the Pacific.

Example

a magnificent specimen of an Indian fig tree

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3

a particular type of person. This word is often used in a humorous way, especially to talk about someone's appearance

Example

He was a fine specimen of Texan manhood.

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Definition specimen in American English