study

1 of 2

noun

ˈstə-dē

plural studies

: a state of contemplation : reverie

: application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge

years of study

: such application in a particular field or to a specific subject

the study of Latin

: 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

: a building or room devoted to study or literary pursuits

: purpose, intent

it has been the study of my life to avoid those weaknesses

Jane Austen

: a branch or department of learning : subject

—often used in plural

American studies

: the activity or work of a student

returning to her studies after vacation

: an object of study or deliberation

every gesture a careful study

Marcia Davenport

: something attracting close attention or examination

: 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

: a literary or artistic production intended as a preliminary outline, an experimental interpretation, or an exploratory analysis of specific features or characteristics

: a musical composition for the practice of a point of technique

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

单词	studies
释义	study 1 of 2 noun ˈstə-dē 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 2 of 2 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 noun Synonyms Noun delving disquisition examen examination exploration inquest inquiry inquisition investigation probation probe probing research Verb bone (up) See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing study case study brown study fast/quick study feasibility study make a study of independent study work-study program study hall slow study course of study self-study See More case study brown study fast/quick study feasibility study make a study of independent study work-study program study hall slow study course of study self-study See More Kids Definition study 1 of 2 verb ˈstə-dē studied; studying 1 : to make an effort to learn about something by reading, investigating, or memorizing 2 : to give close attention to I studied the X-rays as Dr. Cone pointed things out to me. Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing study 2 of 2 noun plural studies 1 : the act of making an effort to learn by reading, practicing, or memorizing 2 : a careful investigation or examination of something the study of a disease 3 : a room especially for study, reading, or writing studies 1 of 2 noun plural of study 1 as in investigations a systematic search for the truth or facts about something conducted a study to determine the sleep needs of adolescents Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance investigations examinations explorations inquiries researches probes probings surveys inspections inquisitions disquisitions inquests examens questionnaires probations audits diagnoses hearings trials quests interrogations questions polls checkups challenges queries questionaries reinvestigations rehearings quizzes checks feelers cross-examinations soul-searchings self-reflections self-questionings self-examinations self-explorations goings-over self-scrutinies 2 as in trances the state of being lost in thought found her staring at the fire in a deep study Synonyms & Similar Words trances meditations contemplations reveries daydreams dreams musings visions woolgatherings absorptions preoccupations abstractions fantasies chimeras fantasms illusions pipe dreams hallucinations unrealities phantasies delusions conceits figments phantasms fancies 3 as in considerations a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something the idea is under study by the city council Synonyms & Similar Words considerations deliberations debates accounts thoughts reflections meditations contemplations advisements ruminations cogitations introspections hesitations premeditations indecisions Antonyms & Near Antonyms short shrifts studies 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of study 1 as in researches to use the mind to acquire knowledge you'll have to study hard and learn all about the Revolutionary War in order to pass the history test Synonyms & Similar Words researches goes over analyzes reads learns goes through memorizes bones (up) swots finds out cons deduces knows understands restudies digests grinds comprehends crams apprehends grasps absorbs 2 as in learns to commit to memory having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly Synonyms & Similar Words learns memorizes knows cons recalls remembers understands recollects minds grasps digests retains accepts harks back (to) comprehends gets thinks (of) relives apprehends reminisces (about) absorbs Antonyms & Near Antonyms unlearns ignores neglects forgets disregards disremembers slights misremembers slurs (over) overlooks passes over overpasses See More 3 as in debates to give serious and careful thought to scientists who study the origin of the universe Synonyms & Similar Words debates questions contemplates ponders considers reviews eyes entertains analyzes explores looks at weighs cogitates perpends ruminates deliberates meditates chews over chews on reasons revolves wrestles (with) kicks around mulls (over) digests thinks (about or over) cudgels one's brains (about) beats one's brains out (about) reminisces turns pores (over) concludes believes muses (upon) reflects (on or upon) opines speculates (about) fixates (on or upon) conceives dwells (on or upon) obsesses (about or over) assimilates second-guesses broods (about or over) frets (about or over) absorbs drinks (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignores disregards slights rejects overlooks dismisses pooh-poohs poohs See More
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