specimen
/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: specimens · specimina
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
Noun
Examples
early specimens of the art of Picasso
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
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
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “specimen” mean?
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
Is “specimen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.