noun
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An academic field of study concerning the given subject.
verb
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(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
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I need to study my biology notes.
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(academic) To take a course or courses on a subject.
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I study medicine at the university.
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To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.
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Biologists study living things.
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To look at minutely.
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He studied the map in preparation for the hike.
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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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To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
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Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
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The study of languages is fascinating.
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The act of studying or examining; examination.
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I made a careful study of his sister.
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Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
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A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of household.
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Father spends all his time in the study poring over manuscripts.
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An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.
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a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture
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The human face, bearing an expression which the observer finds amusingly typical of a particular emotion or state of mind.
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Geoffrey's face was a study in amazement [or in bewilderment, irritation, distress etc.]
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A piece for special practice; an étude.
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(academic) An academic publication.
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That new study on noncommutative symmetries looks promising.
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One who commits a theatrical part to memory.
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A state of mental perplexity or worried thought.
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Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern.
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My study was to avoid disturbing her.