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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’.

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2. 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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   noun. ˈstə-dē. plural studies. Synonyms of study. 1. : a state of contemplation : reverie. 2. a. : application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge. years of study. b. : such application in a particular field or to a specific subject. the study of Latin. c. : careful or extended consideration. the proposal is under study. d (1)

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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.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 ...

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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. More examplesFewer 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. She studied engineering at the University of Michigan.

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

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