Study
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstʌd.i/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Study is a verb meaning (academic, transitive) To take a course or courses on a subject.
Meaning
(academic, transitive) To take a course or courses on a subject.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.
- (transitive) To look at carefully and minutely.
- (transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
- (intransitive) To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
- Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
- The act of studying or examining; examination.
- (usually academic, transitive, intransitive) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
Example Sentences
Biologists study living things.
I need to study my biology notes.
I study medicine at the university.
He studied the map in preparation for the hike.
Word Forms
- studies
- studying
- studied
- studiest
- studieth
Synonyms for study
Depending on context, synonyms include con, elucubrate, research, revise, inquiry, investigation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include read, report, learn, analyze, survey, examine.
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