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Definition of specimen

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Specimen (n.) A part, or small portion, of anything, or one of a number of things, intended to exhibit the kind and quality of the whole, or of what is not exhibited; a sample; as, a specimen of a man's handwriting; a specimen of painting; aspecimen of one's art..

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Pattern :: Pattern (n.) A part showing the figure or quality of the whole; a specimen; a sample; an example; an instance.

Aquarium :: Aquarium (n.) An artificial pond, or a globe or tank (usually with glass sides), in which living specimens of aquatic animals or plants are kept..

Example :: Example (n.) One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.

Standard :: Standard (n.) That which is established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, extent, value, or quality; esp., the original specimen weight or measure sanctioned by government, as the standard pound, gallon, or yard..

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen..

Stuff :: Stuff (n.) To fill the skin of, for the purpose of preserving as a specimen; -- said of birds or other animals..

Anthracite :: Anthracite (n.) A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. The purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. Also called glance coal and blind coal..

Labradorite :: Labradorite (n.) A kind of feldspar commonly showing a beautiful play of colors, and hence much used for ornamental purposes. The finest specimens come from Labrador. See Feldspar..

Sampler :: Sampler (n.) A pattern; a specimen; especially, a collection of needlework patterns, as letters, borders, etc., to be used as samples, or to display the skill of the worker..

Exemplar :: Exemplar (n.) A model, original, or pattern, to be copied or imitated; a specimen; sometimes; an ideal model or type, as that which an artist conceives..

Dot :: Dot (n.) Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child..

Moonstone :: Moonstone (n.) A nearly pellucid variety of feldspar, showing pearly or opaline reflections from within. It is used as a gem. The best specimens come from Ceylon..

Preparation :: Preparation (n.) That which is prepared, made, or compounded by a certain process or for a particular purpose; a combination. Specifically: (a) Any medicinal substance fitted for use. (b) Anything treated for preservation or examination as a specimen. (c) Something prepared for use in cookery..

Taste :: Taste (n.) A small portion given as a specimen; a little piece tastted of eaten; a bit.

Entomologize :: Entomologize (v. i.) To collect specimens in the study of entomology.

Say :: Say (n.) Trial by sample; assay; sample; specimen; smack.

Specimen :: Specimen (n.) A part, or small portion, of anything, or one of a number of things, intended to exhibit the kind and quality of the whole, or of what is not exhibited; a sample; as, a specimen of a man's handwriting; a specimen of painting; aspecimen of one's art..

Herbarium :: Herbarium (n.) A collection of dried specimens of plants, systematically arranged..

Injection :: Injection (n.) A specimen prepared by injection.

Herbal :: Herbal (n.) A collection of specimens of plants, dried and preserved; a hortus siccus; an herbarium..