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specimen

/ˈspɛs.ɪ.mən/

Translations

specimennoun

specimens

/ˈspɛs.ɪ.mən/

образец

The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope.

Учёный изучал образец под микроскопом.

проба

The doctor took a blood specimen for testing.

Врач взял пробу крови для анализа.

экземпляр

This book is a rare specimen of 19th-century literature.

Эта книга - редкий экземпляр литературы XIX века.

Additional translations

Synonyms

specimenadjective

/ˈspes.ɪ.mən/

/ˈspɛs.ə.mən/

Used attributively, as in 'specimen signature', functioning adjectivally.

Synonyms

Definitions

specimennoun

An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.

The museum had a rare specimen of a dinosaur fossil on display.

A sample for medical testing, especially of urine, blood, or tissue.

The doctor requested a blood specimen to run some tests.

A person or thing regarded as an example of a particular type or characteristic.

He is a fine specimen of a professional athlete.

A copy of a document or other item produced and distributed as a sample for reference or instruction.

Each voter received a specimen ballot before the election.

specimenadjective

Serving as or intended to serve as a typical example; sample.

The bank requires a specimen signature on the form.