
Specimen
Generalization Cue
Use 'specimen' to represent a wider category, indicating a typical example.

A piece of igneous rock can be a good specimen of volcanic activity.
Physical Objects
'Specimen' often refers to a physical item, not abstract concepts.

This ancient coin is a rare specimen of the empire's currency.
Display Purpose
Specimens are typically used for display or study to illustrate a point.

The botany class examined a leaf specimen under the microscope.
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