Specimen
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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.
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Physical Objects
'Specimen' often refers to a physical item, not abstract concepts. This ancient coin is a rare specimen of the empire's currency.
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Display Purpose
Specimens are typically used for display or study to illustrate a point. The botany class examined a leaf specimen under the microscope.