specimen

CEFRC1

/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A sample used to study or show what something is like.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An individual instance that represents a class; an example.

Examples

  • A good specimen might weigh up to a kilo.

  • This is a very rare specimen.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A banknote printed for distribution to central banks to aid in the recognition of banknotes from a country other than their own

  2. A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries

  3. A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

More examples

In context

  • early specimens of the art of Picasso

  • a specimen of my own handwriting

  • such a loathsome specimen of humanity

Synonyms

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The scientist collected a blank of the rare butterfly for detailed study.

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Origin

noun

From Latin specimen (“mark, sign, example”), from speciō (“observe, watch”).