Etymology : Middle English studie, from Old French estudie, from Latin studium, from studEre to devote oneself, study; probably akin to Latin tundere to beat; more at CONTUSION
Pronunciation : st&-dE
Function : noun
Date : 14th century
1. learning; field of learning; thorough investigation; report, analysis; room in which reading or studying is done. learn, educate oneself; think about, ponder; examine, investigate; observe; memorize. literary study.
2. A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
3. Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
4. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
5. A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work.
6. A representation or rendering of any object or scene intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture.
7. A piece for special practice.
8. See Etude.
9. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
10. To apply the mind to books or learning.
11. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
12. To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages.
13. To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature.
14. To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech.
15. To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to devote one's thoughts to; as, to study the welfare of others; to study variety in composition. a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study" a state of deep mental absorption; "she is in a deep study" applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject ; "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"; "no schools offer graduate study in interior design" a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique; "a study in spiccato bowing" someone who memorizes quickly and easily ; "he is a quick study" learn by reading books; "He is studying geology in his room"; "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now" be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; "He is meditating in his study" give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving".
16. 1. If you study, you spend time learning about a particular subject or subjects. a relaxed and happy atmosphere that will allow you to study to your full potential He went to Hull University, where he studied History and Economics The rehearsals make it difficult for her to study for law school exams.
17. Study is the activity of studying. the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history She gave up her studies to have Alexander.
18. A study of a subject is a piece of research on it. Recent studies suggest that as many as 5 in 1000 new mothers are likely to have this problem.
19. You can refer to educational subjects or courses that contain several elements as studies of a particular kind. a new centre for Islamic studies She is currently doing a business studies course at Leeds.
20. If you study something, you look at it or watch it very carefully, in order to find something out. Debbie studied her friend's face for a moment.
21. If you study something, you consider it or observe it carefully in order to be able to understand it fully. I know that you've been studying chimpanzees for thirty years now I invite every citizen to carefully study the document.
22. A study by an artist is a drawing which is done in preparation for a larger picture.
23. A study is a room in a house which is used for reading, writing, and studying. see also:
studied, case study.