specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ noun6 •An individual instance that represents a class; an example."You're a nice specimen for a clergyman," he said at length, "with your preachin" an" your psalm-singin', an" your Sunday coat on." — 1913 •A banknote printed for distribution to central banks to aid in the recognition of banknotes from a country other than their own •A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries •A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis. •(disapproving) An unpleasant or contemptible person. •(humorous) An eligible man. formsspecimens · specimina