physical specimen

Frequency: 5.23.5 per million words

a tangible, real example of something, as opposed to a description or image

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Examples (10)

  • He was a fine physical specimen in his youth, admired by many.
  • The museum acquired a rare physical specimen of a prehistoric bird, remarkably well-preserved.
  • Researchers carefully examined the physical specimen under a powerful microscope.
  • For our study, we need a physical specimen of the material, not just a photograph or description.
  • The detective searched tirelessly for a physical specimen of the suspect's DNA at the crime scene.
  • Ancient gladiators were often considered peak physical specimens, demonstrating immense strength and agility.
  • Each physical specimen in the vast collection was meticulously cataloged and labeled.
  • Obtaining a live physical specimen of the elusive deep-sea creature proved to be an incredibly difficult task.
  • This fossil is a remarkable physical specimen of early marine life, offering new insights into evolution.
  • Students were asked to analyze the physical specimen provided in the lab, identifying its key characteristics.