study


Definition: Meaning of, study in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstʌdi /

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study studies
  1. research [countable] a piece of work that is done to find out more about a particular subject or problem, and usually includes a written report
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  2. learning [uncountable] when you spend time learning, especially at home or by yourself rather than during school
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  3. subject [uncountable] also studies a subject that people study at a college or university
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  4. somebody's studies the work that someone does in order to learn about a particular subject, especially the courses they take at a college or university
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  5. careful consideration [uncountable] when you examine or consider something very carefully and in detail
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  6. room [countable] a room in a house that is used for work or study [↪  office]
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  7. art [countable] a small detailed drawing, especially one that is done to prepare for a large painting
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  8. music [countable] a piece of music, usually for piano, that is often intended for practice
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  9. be a study in something literary to be a perfect example of something
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  10. a quick study American English someone who learns things quickly
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
study studied studied
Present Participle Third Person Singular
studying studies
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to spend time reading, going to classes etc in order to learn about a subject
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  2. [transitive] to watch and examine something carefully over a period of time, in order to find out more about it
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  3. [transitive] to spend a lot of time carefully examining or considering a plan, document, problem etc [=  look at]
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study used in phrases

  • brown study (noun)
    1. a state of deep absorption or thoughtfulness
  • case study (noun)
    1. a detailed account of the development of a particular person, group, or situation that has been studied over a period of time
  • course of study (noun)
    1. an integrated course of academic studies
    2. education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
  • directed study (noun)
    1. a course of study that is supervised and controlled by a specialist in the subject
  • double-blind study (noun)
    1. an experimental procedure in which neither the subjects of the experiment nor the persons administering the experiment know the critical aspects of the experiment
  • field of study (noun)
    1. a branch of knowledge
  • home study (noun)
    1. a course of study carried out at home rather than in a classroom
  • literary study (noun)
    1. the humanistic study of literature
  • motion study (noun)
    1. an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
  • nature study (noun)
    1. usually at an elementary level the study of animals and plants in the natural world
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