specimen
Pronunciation: /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/
The English word “specimen” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
- A banknote printed for distribution to central banks to aid in the recognition of banknotes from a country other than their own
- A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries
- An unpleasant or contemptible person.
- A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.
- An eligible man.
Etymology
From Latin specimen (“mark, sign, example”), from speciō (“observe, watch”).
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