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   study

   /ˈstʌdi/

   noun

   • 1. the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books: "the study of English" Similar learningeducationschoolingworkacademic workbook workscholarshiptuitionresearchinformal:swottingcramming
   • ▪ the time devoted by a particular person to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, typically at school, college, or university: "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: "an undergraduate course in transport 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 behaviour or character: "a complex study of a gay teenager"
   • ▪ 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 endeavours: archaic "the acquisition of a fortune is the study of all"
   • ▪ a person who memorizes a role 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 gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books: "I studied classics at college" Similar learnreadread up onwork atbe taughtbe tutored ininformal:mug up on
   • ▪ investigate and analyse (a subject or situation) in detail: "he has been studying mink for many years" Similar investigateinquire intoresearchconduct research intolook intoexamineanalyseexploreprobemonitorreviewappraisesurveyconduct 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 "schoolchildren studying up on their forebears' games and chores"
   • ▪ (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 the government don'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’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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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.
   • studies. [plural] (often used with a possessive) (formal) a particular person’s learning activities, for example at a college or university. to continue your studies.
   • studies. [uncountable + singular or plural verb] used in the names of some academic subjects. business/media/American studies. see also gender studies. Extra Examples.
   • [countable] a piece of research that examines a subject or question in detail. to conduct/undertake a study. Research studies carried out in Italy confirmed the theory.

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