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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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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTUDY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · Study is the activity of studying. ...the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history. Synonyms: examination, investigation, analysis, consideration More Synonyms of study. 3. countable noun. A study of a subject is a piece of research on it.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › studyStudy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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”

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstudy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTUDY | 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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstudy verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive] to examine something carefully in order to understand it. study something We will study the report carefully before making a decision. study how, what, etc… The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. They are studying what happens to people who unexpectedly win a lot of money. Synonyms examine.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › studyStudy Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of STUDY. 1. : the activity or process of learning about something by reading, memorizing facts, attending school, etc. [noncount] Becoming a doctor requires years of study. You can improve your knowledge of the natural world by study and observation.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionstudy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of study noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.