One that is representative of a group or class

• specimen

  1. An individual, item, or part representative of a class or whole.
  2. An organism, part of an organism, or fossil that has been collected and usually preserved, especially for display or scientific research.
  3. A sample, as of tissue, blood, or urine, used for analysis and diagnosis.

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  1. An individual, item, or part representative of a class or whole.
  2. An organism, part of an organism, or fossil that has been collected and usually preserved, especially for display or scientific research.
  3. A sample, as of tissue, blood, or urine, used for analysis and diagnosis.

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• sample

  1. A portion, piece, or segment that is representative of a whole:
  2. A specimen taken for analysis or testing:
  3. A set of data or elements drawn from a larger population and analyzed to estimate the characteristics of that population.

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  1. A portion, piece, or segment that is representative of a whole:
  2. A specimen taken for analysis or testing:
  3. A set of data or elements drawn from a larger population and analyzed to estimate the characteristics of that population.

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• representative

  1. One that serves as an example or type for others of the same classification.
  2. One that serves as a delegate or agent for another.
  3. A member of a governmental body, usually legislative, chosen by popular vote.

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  1. One that serves as an example or type for others of the same classification.
  2. One that serves as a delegate or agent for another.
  3. A member of a governmental body, usually legislative, chosen by popular vote.

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• illustration

  1. The act of illustrating or the state of being illustrated:
  2. A picture or image that is used to decorate or clarify a text.
  3. An example that is used to clarify or explain something.

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  1. The act of illustrating or the state of being illustrated:
  2. A picture or image that is used to decorate or clarify a text.
  3. An example that is used to clarify or explain something.

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• example

  1. One that is representative of a group as a whole:
  2. One serving as a pattern of a specific kind:
  3. A similar case that constitutes a model or precedent:

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  1. One that is representative of a group as a whole:
  2. One serving as a pattern of a specific kind:
  3. A similar case that constitutes a model or precedent:

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• case

  1. An instance or occurrence of a particular kind or category:
  2. An occurrence of a disease or disorder:
  3. A set of circumstances or a state of affairs; a situation:

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  1. An instance or occurrence of a particular kind or category:
  2. An occurrence of a disease or disorder:
  3. A set of circumstances or a state of affairs; a situation:

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A legal proceeding to demand justice or enforce a right

• suit

  1. A set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt, often worn on formal occasions.
  2. A person, especially an executive, who wears one of these garments at work.
  3. An outfit worn for a special activity:

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  1. A set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt, often worn on formal occasions.
  2. A person, especially an executive, who wears one of these garments at work.
  3. An outfit worn for a special activity:

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• lawsuit

  1. An action or proceeding other than a criminal prosecution brought in a court of law or equity.

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  1. An action or proceeding other than a criminal prosecution brought in a court of law or equity.

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• cause

  1. The producer of an effect, result, or consequence.
  2. The one, such as a person, event, or condition, that is responsible for an action or result.
  3. A basis for an action or response; a reason:

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  1. The producer of an effect, result, or consequence.
  2. The one, such as a person, event, or condition, that is responsible for an action or result.
  3. A basis for an action or response; a reason:

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• case

  1. An instance or occurrence of a particular kind or category:
  2. An occurrence of a disease or disorder:
  3. A set of circumstances or a state of affairs; a situation:

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  1. An instance or occurrence of a particular kind or category:
  2. An occurrence of a disease or disorder:
  3. A set of circumstances or a state of affairs; a situation:

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• action

  1. The state or process of acting or doing:
  2. Something that is done or accomplished; a deed.
  3. Organized activity to accomplish an objective:

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  1. The state or process of acting or doing:
  2. Something that is done or accomplished; a deed.
  3. Organized activity to accomplish an objective:

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Urgent solicitation

• pressing

  1. Demanding immediate attention; urgent:
  2. Very earnest or insistent:
  3. The process or an instance of applying pressure.

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  1. Demanding immediate attention; urgent:
  2. Very earnest or insistent:
  3. The process or an instance of applying pressure.

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• insistency

  1. The quality of being insistent.

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  1. The quality of being insistent.

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• insistence

  1. the quality of being insistent
  2. the act or an instance of insisting

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  1. the quality of being insistent
  2. the act or an instance of insisting

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To refer to by name

• specify

  1. To state explicitly or in detail:
  2. To include in a specification.
  3. To determine or bring about (a specific result):

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  1. To state explicitly or in detail:
  2. To include in a specification.
  3. To determine or bring about (a specific result):

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• .name

  1. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
  2. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly:
  3. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:

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  1. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
  2. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly:
  3. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:

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• mention

  1. To speak or write about, especially briefly or incidentally:
  2. The act or an instance of mentioning something:
  3. A statement or citation of honor or appreciation:

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  1. To speak or write about, especially briefly or incidentally:
  2. The act or an instance of mentioning something:
  3. A statement or citation of honor or appreciation:

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• cite

  1. To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument.
  2. To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
  3. To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof:

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  1. To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument.
  2. To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
  3. To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof:

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To demonstrate and clarify with examples

• illustrate

  1. To clarify or explain, as by the use of examples or comparisons:
  2. To serve as an example or clarification of:
  3. To provide (a text) with explanatory or decorative images:

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  1. To clarify or explain, as by the use of examples or comparisons:
  2. To serve as an example or clarification of:
  3. To provide (a text) with explanatory or decorative images:

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• exemplify

  1. To illustrate by example:
  2. To serve as an example of:
  3. To make a certified copy of (a document).

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  1. To illustrate by example:
  2. To serve as an example of:
  3. To make a certified copy of (a document).

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