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Entry 13 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Study

/stŭd′ē/ · Stud·y · IPA /ˈstʌd.i/
01 n. A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose…
pl. Studies ((#))
  1. 1.
    A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
    “Hammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in study.” — Bp. Fell.
    “Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.” — Sir W. Temple.
  2. 2.
    Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
    “Just men they seemed, and all their study bent To worship God aright, and know his works.” — Milton.
  3. 3.
    Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
    “The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.” — Law.
    “The proper study of mankind is man.” — Pope.
  4. 4.
    A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work.
  5. 5.
    A representation or rendering of any object or scene intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture.(Fine Arts)
  6. 6.
    A piece for special practice. See Etude.(Mus.) See: Etude
02 v. i. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
imp. & p. p. Studied; p. pr. & vb. n. Studying
  1. 1.
    To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
    “I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.” — Swift.
  2. 2.
    To apply the mind to books or learning.
  3. 3.
    To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
03 v. t. To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages.
  1. 1.
    To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages.
  2. 2.
    To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature.
    “Study thyself; what rank or what degree The wise Creator has ordained for thee.” — Dryden.
  3. 3.
    To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech.
  4. 4.
    To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to devote one's thoughts to; as, to study the welfare of others; to study variety in composition.
    “For their heart studieth destruction.” — Prov. xxiv. 2.