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

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..

Sample :: Sample (n.) A part of anything presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen; as, goods are often purchased by samples..

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

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

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..

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

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

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

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..

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

Preparator :: Preparator (n.) One who prepares beforehand, as subjects for dissection, specimens for preservation in collections, etc..

Algological :: Algological (a.) Of or pertaining to algology; as, algological specimens..

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..

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..

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..

Distribute :: Distribute (v. t.) To divide or separate, as into classes, orders, kinds, or species; to classify; to assort, as specimens, letters, etc..

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

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

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