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Study
ˈstʌdi
- the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books
"the study of English"
- 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"
- used in the title of an academic subject
"an undergraduate course in transport studies"
- a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation
"a study of a sample of 5,000 children"
investigation inquiry research examination analysis review survey scrutiny evaluation interpretation- 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
"I have made it my study to inspect other people's conduct"
- the object or aim of someone's endeavours
"the acquisition of a fortune is the study of all"
- a person who memorizes a role at a specified speed
"I'm a quick study"
- a room used or designed for reading, writing, or academic work
"the third bedroom was used as a study"
- a piece of work, especially a drawing, done for practice or as an experimentessay article piece work review report paper dissertation commentary discourse critique disquisition
- a musical composition designed to develop a player's technical skill
- 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
"Ira's face was a study as he approached the car"
- devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books
"I studied classics at college"
- investigate and analyse (a subject or situation) in detail
"he has been studying mink for many years"
- apply oneself to study
"he spent his time listening to the radio rather than studying"
- 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
"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
"the people here don't make so much noise, so the government don't have us to study"
- look at closely in order to observe or read
"she bent her head to study the plans"
- make an effort to achieve (a result) or take into account (a person or their wishes)
"with no husband to study, housekeeping is mere play"