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
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
studied; studying
1
a
: to engage in study
b
: to undertake formal study of a subject
1
: to read in detail especially with the intention of learning
2
: to engage in the study of
study biology
4
: to consider attentively or in detail
studying his face for a reaction
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