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study

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noun

ˈstə-dē How to pronounce study (audio)
plural studies
1
: a state of contemplation : reverie
2
a
: application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge
years of study
b
: such application in a particular field or to a specific subject
the study of Latin
c
: careful or extended consideration
the proposal is under study
d(1)
: a careful examination or analysis of a phenomenon, development, or question
(2)
: the published report of such a study
3
: a building or room devoted to study or literary pursuits
4
: purpose, intent
it has been the study of my life to avoid those weaknesses Jane Austen
5
a
: a branch or department of learning : subject
—often used in plural
American studies
b
: the activity or work of a student
returning to her studies after vacation
c
: an object of study or deliberation
every gesture a careful study Marcia Davenport
d
: something attracting close attention or examination
6
: a person who learns or memorizes something (such as a part in a play)
—usually used with a qualifying adjective
he's a quick study
7
: a literary or artistic production intended as a preliminary outline, an experimental interpretation, or an exploratory analysis of specific features or characteristics
8
: a musical composition for the practice of a point of technique

study

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verb

studied; studying

intransitive verb

1
a
: to engage in study
b
: to undertake formal study of a subject
2
dialect : meditate, reflect
3
: endeavor, try

transitive verb

1
: to read in detail especially with the intention of learning
2
: to engage in the study of
study biology
3
: plot, design
4
: to consider attentively or in detail
studying his face for a reaction
studier
ˈstə-dē-ər How to pronounce study (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

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consider, study, contemplate, weigh mean to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision.

consider may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opinion, or decision.

refused even to consider my proposal

study implies sustained purposeful concentration and attention to details and minutiae.

study the plan closely

contemplate stresses focusing one's thoughts on something but does not imply coming to a conclusion or decision.

contemplate the consequences of refusing

weigh implies attempting to reach the truth or arrive at a decision by balancing conflicting claims or evidence.

weigh the pros and cons of the case

Example Sentences

Noun Becoming a doctor requires years of study. You can improve your knowledge of the natural world by study and observation. She will return to her studies after vacation. He left the service to pursue his studies. The agency conducted an environmental study. He took part in a study of childhood obesity. The study of the new drug will be published next year. Verb Did you study for the test? She's studying to be a teacher. I studied the request carefully. She was studying his face for a reaction. The proposal was studied in great detail. The effects of the drug have never been thoroughly studied. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The truth is that each morning, my sons leave for yeshiva and return happy to share the lessons of their diligent study. Sheva Tauby, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Skinner tells us that, to make his new and isolated life more bearable, Machiavelli would retire every evening to his study to read and think. Win Mccormack, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Dickman thinks the lion's share of the out-of-pocket charges his study revealed were related to additional services, rather than the exam itself. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 In its study, Pew found that, on average, ‘retail’ investors (the folks who open IRAs on their own) paid a 0.34% higher expense ratio for mutual funds than the ‘institutional’ investors who are in employer 401(k) plans. Amy Wagner And Steve Sprovach, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2022 The Army Corps launched its study after learning of the persistent flooding problems in Turner Station in 2019. Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022 When lit, the candle transports its user from their study or living room, courtside. Austa Somvichian-clausen, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022 Based on findings from its Phase 1 study, Autobahn plans to evaluate its therapy for additional disorders, including multiple sclerosis. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Canadian regulators approved Amylyx’s drug in June with the condition that the company submit data from its ongoing Phase 3 clinical study, which may wrap up in 2024. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022
Verb
After the war, the 15-year-old Godard moved to Paris to study at the prestigious Lycee Buffon, a school that focused on the physical and biological sciences. Dennis Mclellan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Recendez and Sanchez, who received academic scholarships to study at ISU, also were Pell Grant recipients, and took out student loans to pay for their housing, meals and other expenses. Karen Ann Cullotta, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 But girls weren't allowed to study science at the local school, so her parents sent her to a boarding school in England. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2022 To make her study more scientific, Lib forbids any kind of physical contact between Anna and her parents. Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 After getting a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pune in India, Mr. Narasimhan moved to the U.S. in 1991 to study at the University of Pennsylvania. Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The latter forced people everywhere to work and study at home, which sent PC demand soaring to levels not seen in a decade. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 In pursuit of acting at a young age, De Niro dropped out of school at 16 years old to study at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 His father's career as an entrepreneur inspired Osadebe to study business management at Queen Mary University of London. Natalie Kainz, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English studie, from Anglo-French estudie, from Latin studium, from studēre to devote oneself, study; probably akin to Latin tundere to beat — more at contusion

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of study was in the 13th century

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