Added 2 October 2026
specimen
/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ noun
In Latin: specimen Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about specimen at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
early specimens of the art of Picasso
- 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
Origin
From Latin specimen (“mark, sign, example”), from speciō (“observe, watch”).
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