EXAMINED OBJECT' The term 'studied sample' can be summarized as an examined OBJECT, which is also known as a SPECIMEN. This term is used to describe an item that has been studied or observed in detail, often for scientific or educational purposes. It is typically used to refer to a physical OBJECT, such as a plant, animal, mineral, or other material, that has been collected and analyzed in order to gain a better understanding of its properties or characteristics.