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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024stud•y /ˈstʌdi/USA pronunciation n., pl. stud•ies, v., stud•ied, stud•y•ing. n. - the use of the mind to gain knowledge, as by reading, investigation, etc.:[uncountable]the study of law.
- Often, studies. a student's work at school or college: [plural]to pursue one's studies.[uncountable]After years of study he got his diploma.
- a complete investigation and analysis of a subject, phenomenon, etc.:[countable]Studies show that smoking causes cancer.
- a written report of such an investigation:[countable]I read a study claiming that smoking causes cancer.
- deep thought:[uncountable]deep in study.
- Architecture[countable] a room set apart for private study or the like.
- Show Business a person in relation to the speed at which he or she can memorize something, esp. an actor in regard to learning lines:[countable]He is a quick study and can fill in for the lead actor at a moment's notice.
v. - to apply oneself to gaining knowledge, as by learning or investigation: [no object]His youngest son spends much time studying.[~ + object]He's been studying chemistry all night.
- Educationto take a course of study, as at a college: [no object]He's studying at Harvard.[~ + object]She's studying architecture at Yale.
- to examine or investigate carefully and in detail:[~ + object]The police officer studied the accident scene.
See -stud-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024stud•y (stud′ē),USA pronunciation n., pl. stud•ies, v., stud•ied, stud•y•ing. n. - application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or reflection:long hours of study.
- the cultivation of a particular branch of learning, science, or art:the study of law.
- Often, studies. a personal effort to gain knowledge:to pursue one's studies.
- something studied or to be studied:Balzac's study was human nature.
- research or a detailed examination and analysis of a subject, phenomenon, etc.:She made a study of the transistor market for her firm.
- a written account of such research, examination, or analysis:He published a study of Milton's poetry.
- a well-defined, organized branch of learning or knowledge.
- zealous endeavor or assiduous effort.
- the object of such endeavor or effort.
- deep thought, reverie, or a state of abstraction:He was lost in study and did not hear us come in.
- Architecturea room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- Music and DanceAlso called étude. a composition that combines exercise in technique with a greater or lesser amount of artistic value.
- Literature
- a literary composition executed for exercise or as an experiment in a particular method of treatment.
- such a composition dealing in detail with a particular subject, as a single main character.
- Fine Art[Art.]something 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.
- Show Businessa person, as an actor, considered in terms of his or her quickness or slowness in memorizing lines:a quick study.
v.i. - to apply oneself to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or practice.
- to apply oneself;
endeavor. - to think deeply, reflect, or consider.
- Educationto take a course of study, as at a college.
v.t. - to apply oneself to acquiring a knowledge of (a subject).
- to examine or investigate carefully and in detail:to study the political situation.
- to observe attentively;
scrutinize:to study a person's face. - to read carefully or intently:to study a book.
- Show Businessto endeavor to learn or memorize, as a part in a play.
- to consider, as something to be achieved or devised.
- to think out, as the result of careful consideration or devising.
- Medieval Latin studiāre, derivative of studium
- Old French estudier
- Latin studium, equivalent. to stud(ēre) to be busy with, devote oneself to, concentrate on + -ium -ium; (verb, verbal) Middle English studien
- Old French estudie
- (noun, nominal) Middle English studie 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged inquiry, research, reading, thought, consideration.
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged subject, field, area.
- 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged library, den.
- 21.See corresponding entry in Unabridged 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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