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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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › studyStudy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STUDY is a state of contemplation : reverie. How to use study in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Study.

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

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   STUDY definition: 1. to learn about a subject, especially in an educational course or by reading books: 2. to…. Learn more.

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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.

5. 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”

6. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTUDY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to learn about a subject, usually at school or university: I studied biology before going into medicine. Fewer examples. More women study languages than, say, engineering or science. He's studying psychology and philosophy. She's studying women's writing of the 1930s.

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

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   Definition of study verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   STUDY meaning: 1 : the activity or process of learning about something by reading, memorizing facts, attending school, etc.; 2 : an area of learning taught in a school subject usually plural

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

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    study implies an attempt to obtain a grasp of something by methodical or exhaustive thought: to study a problem. to consider is to fix the thought upon something and give it close attention before making a decision concerning it, or beginning an action connected with it: to consider ways and means. reflect implies looking back quietly over past ...

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTUDY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    STUDY meaning: 1. to learn about a subject, especially in an educational course or by reading books: 2. to…. Learn more.