Definitions for STUDY
ˈstʌd iSTUDY

Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. survey, studynoun

   a detailed critical inspection

2. study, worknoun

   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"

3. report, study, written reportnoun

   a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

   "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"

4. studynoun

   a state of deep mental absorption

   "she is in a deep study"

5. studynoun

   a room used for reading and writing and studying

   "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"

6. discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwicknoun

   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"

7. sketch, studynoun

   preliminary drawing for later elaboration

   "he made several studies before starting to paint"

8. cogitation, studynoun

   attentive consideration and meditation

   "after much cogitation he rejected the offer"

9. studynoun

   someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)

   "he is a quick study"

10. studyverb

    a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique

    "a study in spiccato bowing"

11. analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvasverb

    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"

12. studyverb

    be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning

13. study, considerverb

    give careful consideration to

    "consider the possibility of moving"

14. learn, study, read, takeverb

    be a student of a certain subject

    "She is reading for the bar exam"

15. study, hit the booksverb

    learn by reading books

    "He is studying geology in his room"; "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now"

16. study, meditate, contemplateverb

    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

    "He is meditating in his study"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. studynoun

   A state of mental perplexity or worried thought.

2. studynoun

   Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern.

   My study was to avoid disturbing her.

3. studynoun

   Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.

   The study of languages is fascinating.

4. studynoun

   The act of studying; examination.

   I made a careful study of his sister.

5. studynoun

   A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of household.

   Father spends all his time in the study poring over manuscripts.

6. studynoun

   An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.

7. studyverb

   To revise materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

8. studyverb

   To take a course or courses on a subject.

   I study medicine at the university.

9. studyverb

   To acquire knowledge on a subject.

   Biologists study living things.

10. studyverb

    To look at minutely.

    He studied the map in preparation for the hike.

11. Etymology: studie, from estudie, from studium.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Studyverb

   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

2. Studyverb

   mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation

3. Studyverb

   any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration

4. Studyverb

   a building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work

5. Studyverb

   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. Studyverb

   a piece for special practice. See Etude

7. Studynoun

   to fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder

8. Studynoun

   to apply the mind to books or learning

9. Studynoun

   to endeavor diligently; to be zealous

10. Studyverb

    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

11. Studyverb

    to consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature

12. Studyverb

    to form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech

13. Studyverb

    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

14. Etymology: [OE. studien, OF. estudier, F. tudier. See Study, n.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Study

   A study is a room in a house which is used for paperwork, computer work, or reading. Historically, the study of a house was reserved for use as the private office and reading room of a family father as the formal head of a household, but today studies are generally either used to operate a home business or else open to the whole family. A typical study might contain a desk, chair, computer, a desk lamp or two, and bookshelves. A spare bedroom is often utilized as a study, but many modern homes have a room specifically designated as a study. Other terms used for rooms of this nature include den, home office, or library. The study developed from the closet or cabinet of the Renaissance onwards. The advent of electronic communication and computer technology has widened the appeal of dedicated home working areas, with nearly 20% of all working adults in the United States reporting that they undertake at least some work from home as part of their primary employment.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Study

   stud′i, v.t. to bestow pains upon: to apply the mind to: to examine closely, in order to learn thoroughly: to form and arrange by thought: to con over.—v.i. to apply the mind closely to a subject: to try hard: to muse, meditate, reflect: to apply the mind to books:—pa.t. and pa.p. stud′ied.—n. a setting of the mind upon a subject, earnest endeavour, application to books, &c.: absorbed attention: contrivance: any object of attentive consideration: any particular branch of learning: a room devoted to study: a first sketch from nature, a drawing or painting hastily done to facilitate later and more elaborate work, a student's exercise in painting or sculpture: a composition in music intended to help in acquiring mechanical facility: in theatrical phrase, one who commits a part to memory.—adj. Stud′ied, qualified by, or versed in, study: learned: planned with study or deliberation: premeditated.—adv. Stud′iedly, in a studied or premeditated manner.—n. Stud′ier, one who studies. [O. Fr. estudie (Fr. étude)—L. studium, zeal; Gr. spoudē, zeal.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. study

   To use the mind to learn, remember and understand.

   We did study various facets of human rights and they remain with you in your consciousness forever.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Concentration
   • Contemplation
   • Document
   • Drawing
   • Examination
   • Memorizer
   • Reflect
   • Room
   • Think

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'STUDY' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #458

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'STUDY' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1702

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'STUDY' in Nouns Frequency: #68

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'STUDY' in Verbs Frequency: #242

Anagrams for STUDY »

1. dusty, Dusty

2. Dusty

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of STUDY in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of STUDY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of STUDY in a Sentence

1. Otis Brawley:

   I'd love to do a study where you look at individual doctors and you look at individual doctor's outcomes.

2. Kevin Sabet:

   The small effect size may be meaningful in a large population, and again, all( cognitive) measures are worse for those using marijuana, the study is pretty bad news for marijuana users.

3. Tanya Froehlich:

   Our study assessed pyrethroid exposure using 3-PBA concentrations in a single urine sample, given that pyrethroids are non-persistent and rapidly metabolized, measurements over time would provide a more accurate assessment of typical exposure and are recommended in future studies before we can say definitively whether our results have public health ramifications.

4. Bonnie Wright:

   I'm really interested in acting but I think I still want to get to high school to study off a degree. I think maybe something involving art because I'm really interested in the film industry now, from being in it. Maybe something artwise in the film, behind the camera, not so much in front of it. Maybe more in costume or set design and things like that.

5. Melissa Moritz:

   I firmly believe that our kids across the country are just brilliant, amazing students. Our kids have opportunities to pursue their dreams, to think about STEM as a potential field of study, i really believe our kids are going to provide the sole answers to the challenges of the future and the challenges of today, and that to do that, they will need to apply STEM skill sets. It’s our job through education, our responsibility to open up this amazing world of STEM.

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