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Study

ˈstʌdi

Study definitions
verb
studies studying studied study
  1. devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books

    "I studied classics at college"

    learn read read up on work at be taught be tutored in
    • 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"

  2. look at closely in order to observe or read

    "she bent her head to study the plans"

  3. 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"

noun
studies
  1. 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"

  2. a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation

    "a study of a sample of 5,000 children"

    • 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"

  3. a room used or designed for reading, writing, or academic work

    "the third bedroom was used as a study"

  4. a piece of work, especially a drawing, done for practice or as an experiment
    • 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

      "Ira's face was a study as he approached the car"