study

Universal Words noun, verb noun (plural studies) activity of learning 1 [U] the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world: a room set aside for private study * academic / literary / scientific study * It is important to develop good study skills. * Physiology is the study of how living things work. 2 (studies) [pl.] (formal) a particular person's learning activities, for example at a college or university: to continue / pursue your studies academic subject 3 (studies) [U+sing./pl.v.] (used in the names of some academic subjects): business / media / American studies detailed examination 4 [U] the act of considering or examining sth in detail: These proposals deserve careful study. 5 [C] a piece of research that examines a subject or question in detail: to make / carry out / conduct a study * This study shows / confirms / suggests that... * a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment * scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing seealsoCASESTUDY room 6 [C] a room, especially in sb's home, used for reading and writing art 7 [C] a drawing or painting of sth, especially one done for practice or before doing a larger picture: a study of Chartres Cathedral * a nude study music 8 (BrE) (also etude AmE, BrE) [C] a piece of music designed to give a player practice in technical skills perfect example 9 [sing.] ~ (in sth) (written) a perfect example of sth: His face was a study in concentration. IDIOMS see BROWNadj. verb (studies, studying, studied, studied) learn 1 ~ (sth) (at...)