study
Meaning
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- To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
- To take a course or courses on a subject.
- To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.
- To look at minutely.
- To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
- To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
Synonyms
go to school
subject area
speculate
study room
be educated
private office
subject field
written report
acquire knowledge
repeated reading
reading-room
acquisition of knowledge
apply the mind
become accustomed to
delve into
look carefully
ponder over
read aloud
to have
take lessons in
observe carefully
writing alcove
examine closely
pursuit of knowledge
have an interest in
thorough investigation
receive education
scratch one’s head
be in school
cram for an examination
enquire into
get learning
read carefully
repeated practice
get education
examine critically
study at school
koranic school
educate oneself
despatch rider
acquaint oneself with
be a student
go to schools
descriptive study
private room
speculation
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈstʌdi/
Etymology
From Middle English studien, from Old French estudier (Modern French étudier), from the noun estudie, borrowed from Latin studium. Displaced native Old English cneordlæcan.
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