study
/'stʌdi/
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Definition
Noun:
- The act or process of learning about a subject, especially by reading and thinking: "Study" refers to the activity of applying one's mind to gain knowledge or understanding of a topic.
- A detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation: "Study" can mean a piece of research on a particular topic, often resulting in a written report.
- A room in a house used for reading, writing, and academic work: "Study" is a room designated for quiet work or learning.
- A state of deep thought or contemplation: "Study" describes a condition of being absorbed in one's thoughts.
- A preliminary drawing, sketch, or piece of music made for practice or exploration: In arts, a "study" is a work created to develop skill or examine a subject in detail.
- A person who learns something, such as lines for a play, quickly and easily: Informally, a "study" can refer to such a person (e.g., a quick study).
Verb:
- To apply one's mind to learning about a subject, typically by reading: The primary meaning is to devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge.
- To investigate or analyze something carefully and in detail: "Study" means to examine something closely to understand its nature or principles.
- To be a student at an educational institution; to take a course: "Study" means to engage in learning at a school or university.
- To think deeply about something; to contemplate: "Study" can mean to consider or ponder something attentively.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- She spends three hours every evening in quiet study. (She spends three hours every evening learning quietly.)
- The university published a new study on climate change. (The university published a new research report on climate change.)
- He retreated to his study to work on the manuscript. (He went to his workroom to work on the manuscript.)
- She was in a deep study and didn't hear the doorbell. (She was lost in deep thought and didn't hear the doorbell.)
- The artist filled a sketchbook with studies of human hands. (The artist filled a sketchbook with practice drawings of human hands.)
Verb:
- You need to study harder for your final exams. (You need to learn more diligently for your final exams.)
- Scientists are studying the effects of the new drug. (Scientists are carefully researching the effects of the new drug.)
- He is studying engineering at the local college. (He is taking an engineering course at the local college.)
- I will study your proposal and give you my answer tomorrow. (I will consider your proposal carefully and give you my answer tomorrow.)
Advanced Usage
"To make a study of something": to research or investigate something thoroughly.
- He made a detailed study of medieval architecture. (He conducted thorough research on medieval architecture.)
"In a brown study": in a state of deep absorption in thought; daydreaming.
- She was in a brown study all afternoon, staring out the window. (She was lost in thought all afternoon, staring out the window.)
Variants and Related Words
Studious (adj): spending a lot of time studying; diligent.
- He is a studious and conscientious student. (He is a diligent and careful student.)
Studied (adj): deliberate and carefully considered, often implying artificiality.
- Her apology seemed studied and insincere. (Her apology seemed carefully rehearsed and insincere.)
Synonyms
- Research (n/v): systematic investigation to establish facts.
- Learn (v): gain knowledge or skill.
- Examine (v): inspect closely.
- Contemplate (v): think deeply about.
Related Phrasal Verbs
Study up (on something): to learn as much as you can about a subject, usually for a specific purpose.
- I need to study up on the company's history before the interview. (I need to learn about the company's history before the interview.)
Study under someone: to be taught by a particular teacher, especially a famous one.
- She had the privilege of studying under a Nobel laureate. (She had the privilege of being taught by a Nobel Prize winner.)
Related Idioms
- Hit the books: to begin studying seriously. (Note: This idiom uses "books," not the target word "study" directly, but is a common synonym for the action of studying.)
- The exams are next week; it's time to hit the books. (The exams are next week; it's time to study seriously.)
Noun
- a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique
- a study in spiccato bowing
- someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)
- he is a quick study
- attentive consideration and meditation
- after much cogitation he rejected the offer
- preliminary drawing for later elaboration
- he made several studies before starting to paint
- a branch of knowledge
- in what discipline is his doctorate?
- teachers should be well trained in their subject
- anthropology is the study of human beings
- a room used for reading and writing and studying
- he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study
- a state of deep mental absorption
- she is in a deep study
- a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
- this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
- applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
- mastering a second language requires a lot of work
- no schools offer graduate study in interior design
- a detailed critical inspection
Verb
- think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
- He is meditating in his study
- learn by reading books; I must hit the books now"
- He is studying geology in his room
- I have an exam next week
- be a student of a certain subject
- She is reading for the bar exam
- give careful consideration to
- consider the possibility of moving
- be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
- analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
- analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
- analyze your real motives