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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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   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”

3. 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.

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.

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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.

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

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   1 day ago · study in American English. (ˈstʌdi) (noun plural studies, verb studied, studying) noun. 1. application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or reflection. long hours of study. 2. the cultivation of a particular branch of learning, science, or art. the study of law.

8. 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.