study

UK /ˈstʌd.i/ US /ˈstʌd.i/

verb 5noun 5

Definitions

verb

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

Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.

I need to study my biology notes.

To take a course or courses on a subject.

I study medicine at the university.

To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.

Biologists study living things.

In 2015, scientists found that 82 percent of glaciers studied in China had decreased in size.

To look at carefully and minutely.

He studied the map in preparation for the hike.

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

July 10, 1732, Jonathan Swift, letter to Mr. Gay and The Duchess of Queensberry I found a moral first, and studied for a fable.

noun

Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.

The study of languages is fascinating.

During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant;[…].

The act of studying or examining; examination.

I made a careful study of his sister.

Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis:[…]. The evolutionary precursor of photosynthesis is still under debate, and a new study sheds light. The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the “water-oxidizing complex”, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom.

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

The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.

The proper study of mankind is man.

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.

his cheery little study

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

a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture

Collocations

(noun.) piece of research

ADJ

new, present, recent

A recent study showed that people who exercise regularly sleep better at night.

earlier, previous

careful, close, comprehensive, detailed, intensive, serious

A detailed study of the survey results showed that most customers preferred the new packaging.

major

definitive

initial, pilot, preliminary

An initial study of the new teaching method showed promising results for younger students.

research

Recent studies show that people who exercise regularly sleep better at night.

empirical, experimental, systematic, theoretical

anthropological, historical, scientific, sociological

field

Researchers conducted field studies to observe how wild animals behave in their natural habitat.

feasibility

The engineers conducted a detailed feasibility study to determine if the bridge project was possible.

literary

case

Researchers conducted a comparative case study examining how two hospitals managed patient care during the pandemic.

comparative

Researchers conducted a comparative study to understand how teenagers in different countries use social media.

VERB + STUDY

commission, fund, support

The government funded a study to understand why young people were leaving rural areas.

carry out, conduct, do, make, undertake, work on

Researchers are conducting a study to understand how climate change affects ocean ecosystems.

publish

STUDY + VERB

take place

aim at/to, be aimed at sth, attempt to, be designed to, set out to

The research was designed to investigate why teenagers spend so much time on social media.

be based on sth

The research was based on interviews with over 500 students from different schools.

cover sth

A recent study covered the effects of social media on teenagers' sleep patterns.

concern sth, deal with sth, examine sth, focus on sth, investigate sth, look at sth

compare sth

The research compared eating habits among children in different countries.

conclude sth, demonstrate sth, find sth, indicate sth, report sth, reveal sth, say sth, show sth, suggest sth, warn sth

provide sth

Recent research studies provide evidence that regular exercise improves mental health significantly.

highlight sth, identify sth

The recent study identified several factors that affect how children learn languages.

STUDY + NOUN

group

My roommate invited me to join his study group for the chemistry exam next week.

PREP

in a/the ~

A recent study showed that people who exercise regularly sleep better at night.

under ~

The new education policy under study will be discussed at next month's meeting.

~ into

Researchers conducted a study into why teenagers spend so much time on social media.

~ on

Her research team published an important study on climate change last year.

PHRASES

an area/a field of study, the results/findings of a study, the subject of a study

The results of a recent study showed that regular exercise improves memory in older adults.

(verb.) spend time learning about sth

ADV

hard

PREP

for

He studied for three hours before taking the chemistry exam.

under/with

She is studying under a new chemistry teacher this semester.

(verb.) examine sth carefully

ADV

carefully, closely, in depth, in detail, intently, intensively

The scientists examined the data intensively before presenting their findings to the committee.

extensively, widely

fully, thoroughly

systematically

thoughtfully

Sarah thoughtfully studied the map before deciding which route to take for her road trip.

PHRASES

be easily/well studied

Climate change can be well studied by examining weather patterns over the past century.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a detailed critical inspection

survey

noun — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

sketch

noun — applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (e

work

noun — attentive consideration and meditation

cogitation

noun — a branch of knowledge

noun — a written document describing the findings of some individua

report

verb — be a student of a certain subject

verb — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to di

verb — think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

verb — give careful consideration to

consider

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

brown study

A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.

Phædra. [...] Why Soſia! What, in a brown Study? / Soſia. A little cogitabund, or ſo; concerning this diſmal Revolution in our Family!

quick study

One who is capable of learning at a fast pace; a fast learner.

Gilpatric assumed that his own prior experience would give him an early advantage over McNamara, but this proved erroneous, as McNamara was a quick study and soon got a fix on the

slow study

One who takes a long time to learn or understand things; a slow learner.

I used to write as slow as judgment; now I write rather fast; but I am still 'a slow study,' and sit along while silent on my eggs. Unconscious thought, there is the only method: m

Example Bank

Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.

Wiktionary

I need to study my biology notes.

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I study medicine at the university.

Wiktionary

The study of languages is fascinating.

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Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace: the first apt to give stiffness, the other suppleness: one gives substance and form to the statue, the other polishes it.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, study is marked as literary. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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