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Definition of «specimen»

A specimen is an example or a representative sample of something. It can refer to a preserved plant, animal, or mineral that is used for study and identification purposes in fields such as biology, geology, and paleontology. In science, it often refers to a small amount of material taken from a larger population for examination or analysis.

Usage examples

  1. The lab technician received a specimen of blood for analysis.
  2. The biology teacher requested each student to bring a plant specimen for the experiment.
  3. The jewelry store displayed a beautiful specimen of a rare gemstone in their showcase.
  4. The paleontologist discovered a well-preserved dinosaur fossil, which became an important specimen for research.
  5. The museum curated a collection of insect specimens to showcase the diversity of species.
  6. The artist used a beetle specimen to create a unique and intricate piece of resin artwork.
  7. The doctor examined a urine specimen to diagnose the patient's condition.
  8. The archaeologist carefully handled the pottery specimen during the excavation.
  9. The entomologist captured and preserved several butterfly specimens for further study.
  10. The botanist collected a diverse range of flower specimens to document the regional flora.

Sentences with «specimen»

  • Later in the day he separated from his party to search for specimens of a rare flower on the island's rocky cliffs. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • At present, the museum employs 168 science staff, 27 of whom are curators — scientists who collect specimens from around the world and maintain research labs to study the museum's collection. (scientificamerican.com)
  • But recently its holdings doubled with the discovery of hundreds of specimens in a cave system known as Rising Star. (scientificamerican.com)
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