for instance vs specimen

for instance

adv
  • As an example. 

specimen

noun
  • An eligible man. 

  • An individual instance that represents a class; an example. 

  • A banknote printed for distribution to central banks to aid in the recognition of banknotes from a country other than their own 

  • A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis. 

  • A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries 

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