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   Stud·y

   /ˈstədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books: "the study of English" Similar learningeducationschoolingworkacademic workbook workscholarshiptuitionresearchinformal:swottingcramming
   • ▪ study as pursued by one person: "some students may not be able to resume their studies"
   • ▪ an academic book or article on a particular topic: "a study of Jane Austen's novels" Similar essayarticlepieceworkreviewreportpaperdissertationcommentarydiscoursecritiquedisquisition
   • ▪ used in the title of an academic subject: "a major in East Asian studies"
   • 2. a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation: "a study of a sample of 5,000 children" Similar investigationinquiryresearchexaminationanalysisreviewsurveyscrutinyevaluationinterpretation
   • ▪ a portrayal in literature or another art form of an aspect of behavior or character: "a study of a man devoured by awareness of his own mediocrity"
   • ▪ a thing that is or deserves to be investigated; the subject of an individual's study: archaic "I have made it my study to inspect other people's conduct"
   • ▪ the object or aim of someone's endeavors: archaic "the acquisition of a fortune is the study of all"
   • ▪ a person who learns a skill or acquires knowledge at a specified speed: theatrical slang "I'm a quick study"
   • 3. a room used or designed for reading, writing, or academic work: "the third bedroom was used as a study" Similar officeworkroomworkplaceplace of workstudiolibrarydencubbyholesanctum
   • 4. a piece of work, especially a drawing, done for practice or as an experiment. Similar essayarticlepieceworkreviewreportpaperdissertationcommentarydiscoursecritiquedisquisition
   • ▪ a musical composition designed to develop a player's technical skill.
   • 5. a thing or person that is an embodiment or good example of something: "he perched on the edge of the bed, a study in confusion and misery"
   • ▪ an amusing or remarkable thing or person: informal "Ira's face was a study as he approached the car"

   verb

   • 1. devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on (an academic subject), especially by means of books: "she studied biology and botany" Similar learnreadread up onwork atbe taughtbe tutored ininformal:mug up on
   • ▪ investigate and analyze (a subject or situation) in detail: "he has been studying mink for many years" Similar investigateinquire intoresearchconduct research intolook intoexamineanalyzeexploreprobemonitorreviewappraisesurveyconduct a survey ofscrutinizedissectdelve intoinformal:check outsuss out
   • ▪ apply oneself to study: "he spent his time listening to the radio rather than studying" Similar workapply oneselfread upreviseburn the midnight oilinformal:swotcrambone upmug uparchaic:con
   • ▪ acquire academic knowledge at an educational establishment: "he studied at the Kensington School of Art"
   • ▪ learn intensively about something, especially in preparation for a test of knowledge: US "a graduate student studies up for her doctoral exams"
   • ▪ (of an actor) try to learn (the words of one's role).
   • ▪ give serious thought or consideration to: West Indian "the people here don't make so much noise, so you will find that the government doesn't have us to study"
   • 2. look at closely in order to observe or read: "she bent her head to study the plans" Similar scrutinizeexamineinspectconsiderregardlook ateyeobservewatchsurveykeep an eye onkeep under surveillanceinformal:clockcheck outeyeball
   • 3. make an effort to achieve (a result) or take into account (a person or their wishes): archaic "with no husband to study, housekeeping is mere play"

   Word Origin Middle English: shortening of Old French estudie (noun), estudier (verb), both based on Latin studium ‘zeal, painstaking application’.

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   noun. ˈstə-dē. plural studies. Synonyms of study. 1. : a state of contemplation : reverie. 2. a. : application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge. years of study. b. : such application in a particular field or to a specific subject. the study of Latin. c. : careful or extended consideration. the proposal is under study. d (1)

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   Study definition: application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, such as by reading, investigation, or reflection. See examples of STUDY used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTUDY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to learn about a subject, especially in an educational course or by reading books: to study biology / chemistry. Next term we will study plants and how they grow. study for She's been studying for her doctorate for three years already. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to learn something. learn I'm learning how to play the piano.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › studySTUDY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STUDY definition: 1. to learn about a subject, usually at school or university: 2. to look at something very…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of study. noun. applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) “no schools offer graduate study in interior design” synonyms: work. see more. noun. a branch of knowledge. “anthropology is the study of human beings”

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   [uncountable] the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world. a room set aside for private study. academic/literary/scientific study. It is important to develop good study skills. Physiology is the study of how living things work. see also self-study. Wordfinder. Extra Examples.

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   Dec 20, 2023 · to think deeply, reflect, or consider. to take a course of learning, as at a college. See more. verb (used with object), stud·ied, stud·y·ing. to apply oneself to acquiring a knowledge of (a subject). to examine or investigate carefully and in detail: to study the political situation. to observe attentively; scrutinize: to study a person's face.