51³Ō¹Ļ

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study

[stuhd-ee]

noun

plural

studies 
  1. application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, such as by reading, investigation, or reflection.

    Long hours of study had made her an expert.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. the cultivation of a particular branch of learning, science, or art.

    The study of law is challenging for many.

  3. Often studies. a personal effort to gain knowledge.

    She made many sacrifices to pursue her studies.

  4. something the mind is or will be applied to.

    Balzac's study was human nature.

  5. research or a detailed examination and analysis of a subject, phenomenon, etc..

    She made a study of the transistor market for her firm.

  6. a written account of detailed research, examination, or analysis.

    He published a study of Milton's poetry.

  7. a well-defined, organized branch of learning or knowledge.

    Synonyms: , ,
  8. zealous endeavor or assiduous effort.

  9. the object of endeavor or effort.

  10. deep thought, reverie, or a state of abstraction.

    He was lost in study and did not hear us come in.

  11. a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private intellectual effort, reading, writing, or the like.

    Synonyms: ,
  12. Also called Ć©³Ł³Ü»å±š.ĢżMusic.Ģża composition that combines exercise in technique with a greater or lesser amount of artistic value.

  13. Literature.Ģż

    1. a literary composition executed for exercise or as an experiment in a particular method of treatment.

    2. such a composition dealing in detail with a particular subject, as a single main character.

  14. Art.Ģżsomething produced as an educational exercise, as a memorandum or record of observations or effects, or as a guide for a finished production.

    She made a quick pencil sketch of his hands as a study for the full portrait in oils.

  15. a person, such as an actor, considered in terms of their quickness or slowness in memorizing lines.

    He's always been a quick study.



verb (used without object)

studied, studying 
  1. to apply oneself to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or practice.

  2. to apply oneself; endeavor.

  3. to think deeply, reflect, or consider.

  4. to take a course of learning, as at a college.

verb (used with object)

studied, studying 
  1. to apply oneself to acquiring a knowledge of (a subject).

  2. to examine or investigate carefully and in detail.

    to study the political situation.

  3. to observe attentively; scrutinize.

    to study a person's face.

  4. to read carefully or intently.

    to study a book.

  5. to endeavor to learn or memorize, as a part in a play.

  6. to consider, as something to be achieved or devised.

  7. to think out, as the result of careful consideration or devising.

study

/ ˈ²õ³ŁŹŒ»åÉŖ /

verb

  1. to apply the mind to the learning or understanding of (a subject), esp by reading

    to study languages

    to study all night

  2. (tr) to investigate or examine, as by observation, research, etc

    to study the effects of heat on metal

  3. (tr) to look at minutely; scrutinize

  4. (tr) to give much careful or critical thought to

  5. to take a course in (a subject), as at a college

  6. (tr) to try to memorize

    to study a part for a play

  7. (intr) to meditate or contemplate; reflect

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

    1. the act or process of studying

    2. ( as modifier )

      study group

  1. a room used for studying, reading, writing, etc

  2. (often plural) work relating to a particular discipline

    environmental studies

  3. an investigation and analysis of a subject, situation, etc

    a study of transport provision in rural districts

  4. a product of studying, such as a written paper or book

  5. a drawing, sculpture, etc, executed for practice or in preparation for another work

  6. a musical composition intended to develop one aspect of performing technique

    a study in spiccato bowing

  7. theatre a person who memorizes a part in the manner specified

    a quick study

  8. in a reverie or daydream

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • studiable adjective
  • studier noun
  • nonstudy noun
  • outstudy verb (used with object)
  • prestudy verb (used with object)
  • restudy noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of study1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English noun studi(e), from Old French estudie, from Latin studium, equivalent to ²õ³Ł³Ü»å(ŧ°ł±š) ā€œto be busy with, devote oneself to, concentrate onā€ + -ium -ium; verb ultimately derivative of Latin noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of study1

C13: from Old French estudie, from Latin studium zeal, inclination, from ²õ³Ł³Ü»åŧ°ł±š to be diligent
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Idioms and Phrases

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Synonym Study

Study, consider, reflect, weigh imply fixing the mind upon something, generally doing so with a view to some decision or action. 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 experience and giving it consideration: to reflect on similar cases in the past. Weigh implies a deliberate and judicial estimate, as by a balance: to weigh a decision.
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Example Sentences

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In the aftermath he paused his studies, but is now back at university doing a physics PHD and campaigns with Grenfell United.

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A former student at the Dreierschützengasse school, Arthur A had failed to complete his studies.

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We both were in agreement that this should be a character study of this man.

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On the day of his arrest, he was about to start the third year of his studies at Manchester University.

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ā€œIt’s pretty empowering, because you can help future students,ā€ said Alferos, who has continued his studies with the loan program.

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