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specimen  (specimens plural )
1  n-count A specimen is a single plant or animal which is an example of a particular species or type and is examined by scientists. 
200,000 specimens of fungus are kept at the Komarov Botanical Institute.  
2  n-count A specimen of  something is an example of it which gives an idea of what the whole of it is like. 
Job applicants have to submit a specimen of handwriting.  
3  n-count A specimen is a small quantity of someone's urine, blood, or other body fluid which is examined in a medical laboratory, in order to find out if they are ill or if they have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs.  (=sample) 
He refused to provide a specimen...