specimen

Plural: specimens, specimina

Noun

An individual example or sample representing a group or whole.
an example regarded as typical of its class
a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes
- "they collected a urine specimen for urinalysis"
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
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
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
An unpleasant or contemptible person.
A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.
An eligible man.

Examples

early specimens of the art of Picasso
The rare QXZ was a perfect specimen for showing off her Words With Friends skills.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin specimen (“mark, sign, example”), from speciō (“observe, watch”).

Synonyms

individual, sample

Scrabble Score: 14

specimen: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
specimen: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
specimen: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

specimen: valid Words With Friends Word