specimens
Pronunciation: [ˈspɛsɪmənz]
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Context: “science”
(noun) specimens are samples or examples of things that scientists study. For instance, a scientist might collect a plant or an insect to learn more about it.
Example
The scientist collected several specimens of the rare flower to study their growth patterns.
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They did not find any specimens to analyze during their trip to the jungle.
Example
What kind of specimens did the researchers bring back from the expedition?
Context: “collection”
(noun) specimens can also refer to a part of a collection, like in a museum. These are important examples of a certain type of thing, like historical items or art.
Example
The museum displayed several specimens of ancient pottery that were discovered during an excavation.
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The gallery lacks specimens from the modern art movement, which is surprising.
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Which specimens are the most interesting in the exhibit?
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