Specimen

Pronunciation

• Canada IPA: /ˈspesɪmɪn/

Origin

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

Full definition of specimen

Noun

1. An individual instance that represents a class; an example.early specimens of the art of Picasso
2. A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.
3. (humorous, often preceded with “fine”) An eligible man.Examples: ,

Related terms

• species