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I UK [ˈstʌdɪ] / US noun
Word forms "study":
singular study plural studies
1)
a) [uncountable] the process of learning about a subject by reading and by going to school, university etc

Libraries are not used only for study.

study of:

a centre for the study of Asian languages

b) the process of learning about a problem or subject using scientific methods

the sociological study of crime

2)
a) studies
[plural] the work that you do while you are at a college or university

Sarah wants to continue her studies.

b) a subject that can be studied at a university or college

environmental/business studies

3) [countable] a research project that examines a problem or a particular subject

The study showed a link between radiation leaks and cancer.

4) [countable] a room in a house where you can read or work quietly
5) [countable] art a first drawing, model, or plan of a work by an artist
6) [countable] music a piece of music that is written to help people to practise a musical instrument
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II UK [ˈstʌdɪ] / US verb
Word forms "study":
present tense I/you/we/they study he/she/it studies present participle studying past tense studied past participle studied
1) [intransitive/transitive] to learn about a subject by going to school, university etc

I wanted to study languages in the sixth form.

study for:

Janet's studying for a degree in history.

study to be/become something:

Michael was studying to be a lawyer.

a) [transitive] to learn about a problem or a particular subject using scientific methods

They will study the effect of technology on jobs.

b) [intransitive] to do work such as reading and homework

You need to study hard if you want to pass.

She shouldn't spend all her time studying.

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See:
learn
2) [transitive] to read or look at something very carefully

I have studied various maps of the area.


English dictionary. 2014.

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