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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

STUDY, n. [L., to study, that is, to set the thought or mind. See Assiduous.]
1. Literally, a setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind of books, to arts or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of learning what is not before known.
Hammond generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study.
Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.
2. Attention; meditation; contrivance.
Just men they seemd, and all their study bent to worship God aright and know his works.
3. Any particular branch of learning that is studied. Let your studies be directed by some learned and judicious friend.
4. Subject of attention.
The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.
5. A building or an apartment devoted to study or to literary employment.
6. Deep cogitation; perplexity. [Little used.]
STUDY, v.i. [L.]
1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to muse; to dwell upon in thought.
I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.
2. To apply the mind to books. He studies eight hours in the day.
3. To endeavor diligently.
That ye study to be quiet and do your own business. 1 Th 4.
STUDY, v.t.
1. 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.
2. To consider attentively; to examine closely. Study the works of nature.
Study, thyself; what rank or what degree thy wise Creator has ordaind for thee.
3. To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over; or to commit to memory; as, to study a speech.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a detailed critical inspection [syn: survey, study]
2: applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading); "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"; "no schools offer graduate study in interior design" [syn: study, work]
3: a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale" [syn: report, study, written report]
4: a state of deep mental absorption; "she is in a deep study"
5: a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"
6: a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings" [syn: discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick]
7: preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint" [syn: sketch, study]
8: attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer" [syn: cogitation, study]
9: someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play); "he is a quick study"
10: a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique; "a study in spiccato bowing" v
1: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" [syn: analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas]
2: be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
3: give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving" [syn: study, consider]
4: be a student of a certain subject; "She is reading for the bar exam" [syn: learn, study, read, take]
5: learn by reading books; "He is studying geology in his room"; "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now" [syn: study, hit the books]
6: think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; "He is meditating in his study" [syn: study, meditate, contemplate]

Merriam Webster's

I. noun (plural studies) Etymology: Middle English studie, from Anglo-French estudie, from Latin studium, from stud?re to devote oneself, study; probably akin to Latin tundere to beat — more at contusion Date: 14th century 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 4. purpose, intent <it has been the study of my life to avoid those weaknesses — Jane Austen> 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 (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 II. verb (studied; studying) Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. a. to engage in study b. to undertake formal study of a subject 2. dialect meditate, reflect 3. endeavor, try transitive verb 1. to read in detail especially with the intention of learning 2. to engage in the study of <study biology> 3. plot, design 4. to consider attentively or in detail <studying his face for a reaction> Synonyms: see consider • studier noun

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. & v. --n. (pl. -ies) 1 the devotion of time and attention to acquiring information or knowledge, esp. from books. 2 (in pl.) the pursuit of academic knowledge (continued their studies abroad). 3 a room used for reading, writing, etc. 4 a piece of work, esp. a drawing, done for practice or as an experiment (a study of a head). 5 the portrayal in literature or another art form of an aspect of behaviour or character etc. 6 a musical composition designed to develop a player's skill. 7 a thing worth observing closely (your face was a study). 8 a thing that is or deserves to be investigated. 9 Theatr. a the act of memorizing a role. b a person who memorizes a role. 10 archaic a thing to be secured by pains or attention. --v. (-ies, -ied) 1 tr. make a study of; investigate or examine (a subject) (study law). 2 intr. (often foll. by for) apply oneself to study. 3 tr. scrutinize or earnestly contemplate (a visible object) (studied their faces). 4 tr. try to learn (the words of one's role etc.). 5 tr. take pains to achieve (a result) or pay regard to (a subject or principle etc.). 6 tr. (as studied adj.) deliberate, intentional, affected (with studied politeness). 7 tr. read (a book) attentively. 8 tr. (foll. by to + infin.) archaic a be on the watch. b try constantly to manage. Phrases and idioms: in a brown study in a reverie; absorbed in one's thoughts. make a study of investigate carefully. study group a group of people meeting from time to time to study a particular subject or topic. Derivatives: studiedly adv. studiedness n. Etymology: ME f. OF estudie f. L studium zeal, study

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Study Stud"y, n.; pl. Studies. [OE. studie, L. studium, akin to studere to study; possibly akin to Gr. ? haste, zeal, ? to hasten; cf. OF. estudie, estude, F. ['e]tude. Cf. Etude, Student, Studio, Study, v. i.] 1. 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. Hammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in study. --Bp. Fell. Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace. --Sir W. Temple. 2. Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation. Just men they seemed, and all their study bent To worship God aright, and know his works. --Milton. 3. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration. The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study. --Law. The proper study of mankind is man. --Pope. 4. A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work. ``His cheery little study.'' --Hawthorne. 5. (Fine Arts) 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. 6. (Mus.) A piece for special practice. See Etude.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Study Stud"y, v. t. 1. 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. 2. To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature. Study thyself; what rank or what degree The wise Creator has ordained for thee. --Dryden. 3. To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech. 4. 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. For their heart studieth destruction. --Prov. xxiv. 2.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Study Stud"y, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Studied; p. pr. & vb. n. Studying.] [OE. studien, OF. estudier, F. ['e]tudier. See Study, n.] 1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. --Chaucer. I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable. --Swift. 2. To apply the mind to books or learning. --Shak. 3. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous. --1 Thes. iv. 11.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(studies, studying, studied) Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. 1. 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... He went to Hull University, where he studied History and Economics... The rehearsals make it difficult for her to study for law school exams. VERB: V, V n, V for n 2. 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. N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl 3. 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. N-COUNT: usu with supp 4. You can refer to educational subjects or courses that contain several elements as studies of a particular kind. ...a new centre for Islamic studies... She is currently doing a business studies course at Leeds. N-PLURAL: supp N 5. If you study something, you look at it or watch it very carefully, in order to find something out. Debbie studied her friend's face for a moment. VERB: V n 6. If you study something, you consider it or observe it carefully in order to be able to understand it fully. I know that you've been studying chimpanzees for thirty years now... I invite every citizen to carefully study the document. VERB: V n, V n 7. A study by an artist is a drawing which is done in preparation for a larger picture. N-COUNT 8. A study is a room in a house which is used for reading, writing, and studying. N-COUNT 9. see also studied, case study

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

I. n. 1. Research, inquiry, investigation, close attention, application of mind. 2. Meditation, thought, reflection, cogitation, studious mood, contemplation, consideration. 3. Subject of attention. II. v. n. 1. Meditate, muse, reflect, cogitate, think, ponder, apply the mind. 2. Be eager, be zealous, try hard, do one's best. III. v. a. 1. Learn, apply the mind to. 2. Investigate, examine, scrutinize, contemplate, ponder, weigh, sift, search into, meditate on, think about, reflect upon, inquire into, consider attentively, revolve in the mind. 3. Con over, commit to memory, learn, get by heart or rote.

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