Sekirov Dictionary

study

/ˈstʌd.i/

noun 12
verb 6
forms 6
phrases 4

noun12

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the effort of reading and thinking in order to learn about a subject
- The study of languages is fascinating.
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The act of studying or examining; examination.
- I made a careful study of his sister.
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An academic publication.
- That new study on noncommutative symmetries looks promising.
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A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of household.
- Father spends all his time in the study poring over manuscripts.
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Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
- The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study. — 1762
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An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.
- a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture
A piece for special practice; an etude.
An endgame problem composed for artistic merit, where one side is to play for a win or for a draw.
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The human face, bearing an expression which the observer finds amusingly typical of a particular emotion or state of mind.
- Geoffrey's face was a study.
- Geoffrey's face was a study in amazement [or in bewilderment, irritation, distress etc.]
One who commits a theatrical part to memory.
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(no longer used) Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern.
- My study was to avoid disturbing her.
(no longer used) A state of mental perplexity or worried thought.

verb6

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To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
- Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.
- I need to study my biology notes.
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To take a course or courses on a subject.
- I study medicine at the university.
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To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.
- Biologists study living things.
- In 2015, scientists found that 82 percent of glaciers studied in China had decreased in size.
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To look at carefully and minutely.
- He studied the map in preparation for the hike.
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To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
- July 10, 1732, Jonathan Swift, letter to Mr. Gay and The Duchess of Queensberry I found a moral first, and studied for a fable.
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(no longer used) To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
- And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you […] — 1611

forms

studied · studiedst · studying · studies · studieth · studiest

Phrases with study

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