type specimen

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Noun type specimen has 1 sense

type specimen, holotype - the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made
--₁ is a kind of model, example

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Type Specimen

Noun

1. A specific individual or specimen used as a representative example of a particular type or group.

Example sentence: The type specimen of the new species was found in the deep forests of Amazon.

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2. In printing and typography, a printed example of a particular typeface, used to display the typeface's design and characteristics.

Example sentence: The design studio proudly displayed their collection of type specimens, showcasing various fonts and styles.

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3. In zoology and botany, a preserved specimen used as the definitive example or reference of a particular species or plant.

Example sentence: The museum houses a vast collection of type specimens, providing valuable references for researchers and scientists.