A managed object that is defined in a {ManagemeNT Information Base} (MIB). The object is defined by a textual name and a corresponding object ideNTifier, a syNTax, an access mode, a status, and a description of the semaNTics of the managed object. The MIB Variable coNTains pertineNT managemeNT information that is accessible as defined by the access mode. (1995-03-22)