study

stud|y1 [ `stʌdi ] noun ***

▸ 1 process of learning

▸ 2 college work/subject

▸ 3 research project

▸ 4 room for reading, etc.

▸ 5 first drawing/model/plan

▸ 6 music for practice

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) uncount the process of learning about a subject by going to class and reading:

Libraries are not used only for study.

study of: a center for the study of Asian languages

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

the sociological study of crime

2. ) studies plural the work you do while you are at a college or university:

Sarah wants to continue her studies.

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

environmental/business studies

3. ) count a research project that examines a problem or subject:

The study showed a link between radiation leaks and cancer.

4. ) count a room in a house where you can read or work quietly

5. ) count a first drawing, model, or plan of a work by an artist

6. ) count a piece of music that is written to help people practice a musical instrument

be a study in something

to show a particular emotion or quality by your appearance

a quick study

someone who learns new things quickly

stud|y2 [ `stʌdi ] verb ***

1. ) intransitive or transitive to learn about a subject by going to class:

I wanted to study languages at college.

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 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.

=> LEARN

2. ) transitive to read or look at something very carefully:

I have studied various maps of the area.