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Studying

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Noun

1. perusal, perusing, poring over, studying

reading carefully with intent to remember

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Studying

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verbWord forms: studies, studying or studied
1. 
to apply the mind to the learning or understanding of (a subject), esp by reading
to study languages
to study all night
2. (transitive)
to investigate or examine, as by observation, research, etc
to study the effects of heat on metal
3. (transitive)
to look at minutely; scrutinize
4. (transitive)
to give much careful or critical thought to
5. 
to take a course in (a subject), as at a college
6. (transitive)
to try to memorize
to study a part for a play
7. (intransitive)
to meditate or contemplate; reflect
nounWord forms: plural studies
8. 
a. 
the act or process of studying
b. 
(as modifier)
study group
9. 
a room used for studying, reading, writing, etc
10. (often plural)
work relating to a particular discipline
environmental studies
11. 
an investigation and analysis of a subject, situation, etc
a study of transport provision in rural districts
12. 
a product of studying, such as a written paper or book
13. 
a drawing, sculpture, etc, executed for practice or in preparation for another work
14. 
a musical composition intended to develop one aspect of performing technique
a study in spiccato bowing
15. theatre
a person who memorizes a part in the manner specified
a quick study
16.  in a brown study

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Studying

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nounWord forms: plural ˈstudies
1. 
the act or process of applying the mind so as to acquire knowledge or understanding, as by reading, investigating, etc.
2. 
careful attention to, and critical examination and investigation of, any subject, event, etc.
3. 
a. 
a branch of learning or knowledge
b. 
any subject of study
4.  [pl.]
formal education; schooling
5. 
a product of studying
; specif.,
a. 
an essay or thesis embodying the results of a particular investigation
b. 
a work of literature or art treating a subject in careful detail and typically done as an exercise in technique, experimentation, or exploration
c. 
a first sketch for a story, picture, etc.
d. 
étude
6. 
an earnest effort or intention
7. 
a state of mental absorption; reverie
8. 
a room, as in a house, designed for study, writing, reading, etc.
9. 
a person with reference to the ability to memorize, comprehend, etc.
a quick study
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈstudied or ˈstudying
10. 
to apply one's mind to attentively; try to learn or understand by reading, thinking, etc.
to study history
11. 
a. 
to examine or investigate carefully
to study the problem of air pollution
b. 
to look at carefully; scrutinize
to study a map
12. 
a. 
to read (a book, lesson, etc.) so as to know and understand it
b. 
to concentrate on so as to memorize
13. 
to take a course in, as at a school or college
14. 
to give attention, thought, or consideration to
studying possible changes
verb intransitive
15. 
to study something
16. 
to be a student; take a regular course (at a school or college)
17. 
to make earnest efforts; try hard
18. 
to meditate; ponder

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Studying

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n. pl. stud·ies
1.
a. The effort to acquire knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research: The study of language has overturned many misconceptions.
b. An act or effort made in the pursuit of knowledge: applied himself to his studies.
c. A branch of knowledge or department of learning: the study of geography; graduate studies.
2.
a. Attentive examination or analysis: The new drug is still under study.
b. A detailed examination, analysis, or experiment investigating a subject or phenomenon: conducted a study of children's reading habits.
c. A document or publication presenting the results of such an endeavor.
3.
a. A literary work treating a particular subject or character: The novel is a study of Irish childhood.
b. A preliminary sketch, as for a work of art or literature.
4. Medicine A diagnostic test.
5. Music A composition intended as a technical exercise.
6. A state of mental absorption: She is in a deep study.
7. A room intended or equipped for studying or writing.
8. A noteworthy or interesting example: He is a study in contradictions.
v. stud·ied, stud·y·ing, stud·ies
v.tr.
1.
a. To apply one's mind purposefully to the acquisition of knowledge or understanding of (a subject).
b. To take (a course) at a school.
2. To try to memorize: studied the lines for her role in the play.
3.
a. To perform a study of; investigate: We need to study the problem further.
b. To read or look at carefully: studied the map; studied his expression.
c. To give careful thought to; contemplate: Let's study our next move.
4. Medicine To perform a diagnostic test on (a part of the body, for example).
v.intr.
1. To apply oneself to learning, especially by reading: studied for the exam.
2. To pursue a course of study: studied at Yale.
3. To ponder; reflect.

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