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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.
âStudents are expected to start studying for final exams in March.â; âI need to study my biology notes.â; âIn 2015, scientists found that 82 percent of glaciers studied in China had decreased in size. File:In 2015, scientists found that.oggâ;
Researchnoun
(uncountable) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth.
âThe research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang, a city of about 1.2 million people. File:The research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang.oggâ;
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(academic) To take a course or courses on a subject.
âI study medicine at the university.â;
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A particular instance or piece of research.
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To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.
âBiologists study living things.â;
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(transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
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To look at minutely.
âHe studied the map in preparation for the hike.â;
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(intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.
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To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
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(transitive) To search again.
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To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
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Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches of human wisdom; to research a topic in the library; medical research.
âThe dearest interests of parties have frequently been staked on the results of the researches of antiquaries.â;
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(obsolete) A state of mental perplexity or worried thought.
Researchnoun
Systematic observation of phenomena for the purpose of learning new facts or testing the application of theories to known facts; - also called scientific research. This is the research part of the phrase "research and development" (R&D).
Studynoun
(archaic) Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern.
âMy study was to avoid disturbing her.â;
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To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
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Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
âThe study of languages is fascinating.â;
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systematic investigation to establish facts
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The act of studying or examining; examination.
âI made a careful study of his sister.â;
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a search for knowledge;
âtheir pottery deserves more research than it has receivedâ;
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Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
Researchverb
inquire into
Studynoun
A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of household.
âFather spends all his time in the study poring over manuscripts.â;
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attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner;
âThe student researched the history of that wordâ;
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An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.
âa study of heads or of hands for a figure pictureâ;
Researchnoun
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
âhe prefaces his study with a useful summary of his own researchesâ; âmedical researchâ; âthe group carries out research in geochemistryâ;
Studynoun
(of the human face) Bearing an expression which the observer finds amusingly typical of a particular emotion or state of mind.
âGeoffrey's face was a study.â; âGeoffrey's face was a study in amazement [or in bewilderment, irritation, distress etc.]â;
Researchnoun
engaged in or intended for research
âa research paperâ; âa research studentâ;
Studynoun
(music) A piece for special practice; an étude.
Researchverb
investigate systematically
âthe team have been researching into flora and faunaâ; âshe has spent the last five years researching her people's historyâ;
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(academic) A publication.
âThat new study on noncommutative symmetries looks promising.â;
Researchverb
discover or verify information for use in (a book, programme, etc.)
âI was in New York researching my novelâ; âit's a piece of work that's carefully researched, strongly argued, and beautifully writtenâ;
Studynoun
A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
âHammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in study.â; âStudy gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.â;
Research
Research is . It involves the collection, organization, and analysis of information to increase understanding of a topic or issue.
âcreative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledgeâ;
Studynoun
Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
âJust men they seemed, and all their study bentTo worship God aright, and know his works.â;
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Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
âThe Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.â; âThe proper study of mankind is man.â;
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A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work.
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A representation or rendering of any object or scene intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture.
Studynoun
A piece for special practice. See Etude.
Studyverb
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
âI found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.â;
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To apply the mind to books or learning.
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To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
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To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages.
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To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature.
âStudy thyself; what rank or what degreeThe wise Creator has ordained for thee.â;
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To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech.
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To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to devote one's thoughts to; as, to study the welfare of others; to study variety in composition.
âFor their heart studieth destruction.â;
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a detailed critical inspection
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applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading);
âmastering a second language requires a lot of workâ; âno schools offer graduate study in interior designâ;
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a written document describing the findings of some individual or group;
âthis accords with the recent study by Hill and Daleâ;
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a state of deep mental absorption;
âshe is in a deep studyâ;
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a room used for reading and writing and studying;
âhe knocked lightly on the closed door of the studyâ;
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a branch of knowledge;
âin what discipline is his doctorate?â; âteachers should be well trained in their subjectâ; âanthropology is the study of human beingsâ;
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preliminary drawing for later elaboration;
âhe made several studies before starting to paintâ;
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attentive consideration and meditation;
âafter much cogitation he rejected the offerâ;
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someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play);
âhe is a quick studyâ;
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a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique;
âa study in spiccato bowingâ;
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consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning;
âanalyze a sonnet by Shakespeareâ; âanalyze the evidence in a criminal trialâ; âanalyze your real motivesâ;
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be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
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give careful consideration to;
âconsider the possibility of movingâ;
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be a student of a certain subject;
âShe is reading for the bar examâ;
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learn by reading books;
âHe is studying geology in his roomâ; âI have an exam next week; I must hit the books nowâ;
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think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes;
âHe is meditating in his studyâ;
Studynoun
the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books
âan application to continue full-time studyâ; âthe study of Englishâ;
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the time devoted by a particular person to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, typically at school, college, or university
âsome students may not be able to resume their studiesâ;
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an academic book or article on a particular topic
âa study of Jane Austen's novelsâ;
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used in the title of an academic subject
âan undergraduate course in transport studiesâ;
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a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation
âthe study of global problemsâ; âa study of a sample of 5,000 childrenâ;
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a portrayal in literature or another art form of an aspect of behaviour or character
âa complex study of a gay teenagerâ;
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a thing that is or deserves to be investigated; the subject of an individual's study
âI have made it my study to inspect other people's conductâ;
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the object or aim of someone's endeavours
âthe acquisition of a fortune is the study of allâ;
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a person who memorizes a role at a specified speed
âI'm a quick studyâ;
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a room used or designed for reading, writing, or academic work
âthe third bedroom was used as a studyâ;
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a piece of work, especially a drawing, done for practice or as an experiment.
Studynoun
a musical composition designed to develop a player's technical skill.
Studynoun
a thing or person that is an embodiment or good example of something
âhe perched on the edge of the bed, a study in confusion and miseryâ;
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an amusing or remarkable thing or person
âIra's face was a study as he approached the carâ;
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devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books
âI studied classics at collegeâ;
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investigate and analyse (a subject or situation) in detail
âhe has been studying mink for many yearsâ;
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apply oneself to study
âhe spent his time listening to the radio rather than studyingâ;
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acquire academic knowledge at an educational establishment
âhe studied at the Kensington School of Artâ;
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learn intensively about something, especially in preparation for a test of knowledge
âschoolchildren studying up on their forebears' games and choresâ;
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(of an actor) try to learn (the words of one's role).
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give serious thought or consideration to
âthe people here don't make so much noise, so the government don't have us to studyâ;
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look at closely in order to observe or read
âshe bent her head to study the plansâ;
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make an effort to achieve (a result) or take into account (a person or their wishes)
âwith no husband to study, housekeeping is mere playâ;