- study
- [[t]stʌ̱di[/t]]
♦studies, studying, studied1) VERB 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...
[V n] He went to Hull University, where he studied History and Economics...
[V for n] The rehearsals make it difficult for her to study for law school exams.
2) N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl 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.
3) N-COUNT: usu with supp 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.
...the first study of English children's attitudes.
4) N-PLURAL: supp N You can refer to educational subjects or courses that contain several elements as studies of a particular kind.Oxford established a centre for Islamic studies following a grant from a Saudi prince...
She is currently doing a business studies course at Leeds.
5) VERB If you study something, you look at it or watch it very carefully, in order to find something out.[V n] Debbie studied her friend's face for a moment.
6) VERB If you study something, you consider it or observe it carefully in order to be able to understand it fully.[V n] I know that you've been studying chimpanzees for thirty years now...
[V n] I invite every citizen to carefully study the document.
7) N-COUNT A study by an artist is a drawing which is done in preparation for a larger picture.8) N-COUNT A study is a room in a house which is used for reading, writing, and studying.9) → See also , case study
English dictionary. 2008.
