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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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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: House, Visual, Music stud‧y1 /ˈstʌdi/ S1 W1 noun (plural studies) 1 research [ countable] a piece of work that is done to find out more about a particular subject or problem, and usually includes a written report Recent studies show that women still get paid a lot less than men....

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   /ˈstʌdi/ (plural studies) Idioms. activity of learning. [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.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySTUDY definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Definition of 'study' Word Frequency. study. (stʌdi ) Word forms: studies plural3rd person singular present tense, studying present participle, studied past tense past participle. 1. transitive verb/intransitive verb. If you study, you spend time learning about a particular subject or subjects.

5. thecontentauthority.com › blog › study-vs-learnStudy vs Learn: When To Use Each One? What To Consider

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   “Study” refers to the act of devoting time and attention to acquiring knowledge or skills. This often involves reading, memorizing, and practicing. On the other hand, “learn” refers to the process of gaining knowledge or skills through experience, observation, or study. So, which one is the proper word to use? The answer is…it depends!

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › studystudy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 24, 2024 · (academic, transitive) To take a course or courses on a subject. I study medicine at the university. ( transitive) To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice . Biologists study living things.

7. ideascale.com › blog › what-is-researchWhat is Research? Definition, Types, Methods and Process

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   Jul 25, 2023 · Research Process: How To Conduct Research. Top 10 Best Practices for Conducting Research in 2023. What is Research? Research is defined as a meticulous and systematic inquiry process designed to explore and unravel specific subjects or issues with precision.

8. www.scribbr.com › methodology › research-designWhat Is a Research Design | Types, Guide & Examples - Scribbr

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   Jun 7, 2021 · Knowledge Base. Methodology. What Is a Research Design | Types, Guide & Examples. Published on June 7, 2021 by Shona McCombes . Revised on November 20, 2023 by Pritha Bhandari. A research design is a strategy for answering your research question using empirical data. Creating a research design means making decisions about: