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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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   What is the plural of study?

   • , plural stud·ies. Long hours of study had made her an expert. The study of law is challenging for many. She made many sacrifices to pursue her studies. Balzac's study was human nature. She made a study of the transistor market for her firm. He published a study of Milton's poetry. a well-defined, organized branch of learning or knowledge.

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   What does it mean if you study?

   • If you study, you spend time learning about a particular subject or subjects. ...a relaxed and happy atmosphere that will allow you to study to your full potential. [VERB] He went to Hull University, where he studied History and Economics. [VERB noun] The rehearsals make it difficult for her to study for law school exams. [VERB + for]

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   What is a study of a subject?

   • A study of a subject is a piece of research on it. Recent studies suggest that as many as 5 in 1000 new mothers are likely to have this problem. ...the first study of English children's attitudes. You can refer to educational subjects or courses that contain several elements as studies of a particular kind. ...a new centre for Islamic studies.

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   What is a study in a novel?

   • The novel is a character study of a city and its people. [singular] study (in something) (formal) a perfect example of something His face was a study in concentration. (old-fashioned, British English) thinking deeply so that you do not notice what is happening around you Definition of study noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's 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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   • [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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   Definitions of study. noun. applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) “no schools offer graduate study in interior design” synonyms: work. see more. noun. a branch of knowledge. “anthropology is the study of human beings”

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