specimen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- example noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
- indication noun A sign or piece of evidence that shows something exists or is likely.
- specimen noun A single example of something, used to represent or study the wider group it belongs to.
Senses
specimen is used for these senses in English:
- example Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
- indication A fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
example — full definition
- noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
- noun Something used to explain or illustrate a rule or idea.
- noun A model of behaviour that others should — or shouldn't — copy.