specimens
word · lemma: specimen
Definition
Specimens are individual examples or samples of something, often used in science to study or test a part of a whole group or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Common in scientific, medical, and academic contexts. Typical collocations: 'blood specimens', 'plant specimens', 'collect specimens'. Usually formal; in everyday speech, 'samples' is more common outside scientific contexts.
Example Sentences
The scientists collected several specimens of the new plant.
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We need to examine all the specimens carefully under the microscope.
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The doctor took specimens of my blood and sent them to the lab.
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Some of these specimens are over 100 years old.
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Did you see all the butterfly specimens at the museum?
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The lab technician labeled the specimens before testing them.
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