STUDY

Definition of STUDY

  1. (noun)a detailed critical inspection
  2. (noun)applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
  3. (noun)a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
  4. (noun)a state of deep mental absorption
  5. (noun)a room used for reading and writing and studying
  6. (noun)a branch of knowledge
  7. (noun)preliminary drawing for later elaboration
  8. (noun)attentive consideration and meditation
  9. (noun)someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)
  10. (noun)a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique
  11. (verb)consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
  12. (verb)be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
  13. (verb)give careful consideration to
  14. (verb)be a student of a certain subject
  15. (verb)learn by reading books
  16. (verb)think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes