study

Definitions of study in various dictionaries:

noun - a detailed critical inspection

noun - applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

noun - a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

noun - a state of deep mental absorption

noun - a room used for reading and writing and studying

noun - a branch of knowledge

noun - preliminary drawing for later elaboration

noun - attentive consideration and meditation

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

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

verb - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

verb - be a student

verb - give careful consideration to

verb - be a student of a certain subject

verb - learn by reading books

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

The act or process of studying.

The pursuit of knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research.

Attentive scrutiny.

A branch of knowledge.

A work, such as a thesis, that results from studious endeavor.

A literary work on a particular subject.

A preliminary sketch, as for a work of art or literature.

A composition intended as a technical exercise.

A state of mental absorption: She is in a deep study.

A room intended or equipped for studying or writing.

One who memorizes something, especially a performer with reference to his or her ability to memorize a part: He is a quick study.

Memorization of a part in a play.

To apply one’s mind purposefully to the acquisition of knowledge or understanding of (a subject).

To read carefully.

To memorize.

To take (a course) at a school.

To inquire into; investigate.

To examine closely; scrutinize.

To give careful thought to; contemplate: study the next move.

To apply oneself to learning, especially by reading.

To pursue a course of study.

To ponder; reflect.

verb - to apply the mind to the acquisition of knowledge