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IPA transcription: [s'tʌdiz]
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Noun
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a detailed critical inspection
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a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
“this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale”
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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”
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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”
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preliminary drawing for later elaboration
“he made several studies before starting to paint”
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a state of deep mental absorption
“she is in a deep study”
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a room used for reading and writing and studying
“he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study”
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attentive consideration and meditation
“after much cogitation he rejected the offer”
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someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)
“he is a quick study”
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a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique
“a study in spiccato bowing”
Verb
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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”
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give careful consideration to
“consider the possibility of moving”
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be a student of a certain subject
“She is reading for the bar exam”
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be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
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think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
“He is meditating in his study”
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learn by reading books
“He is studying geology in his room”
“I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now”
Usage examples
- The sixth day, continuing the cycle, was more connected with future studies and futurology.
- Many students are now studying global studies in order to enter this sector.
- Robert Blackburn was also influential as founding Deputy Headmaster and Director of Studies.
- She did the practical part of her studies at the newspaper "Berlingske Tidende".
- MacLennan taught at local district schools to earn money for his medical studies.
- Also, possible central nervous system toxicity has been shown in animal studies.
- He began his theological studies in Kaunas and continued in Innsbruck, Austria.
- His ascetic approach to religious studies emphasizes his sole devotion to the almighty.
- They carried out practical studies on Chinese poetry and "haiku".
- In addition, the sub-branch of film studies has established itself.