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Webster 1913 Edition


Study

Stud′y

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Studies
(#)
.
[OE.
studie
, L.
studium
, akin to
studere
to study; possibly akin to Gr. [GREEK] haste, zeal, [GREEK] to hasten; cf. OF.
estudie
,
estude
, F.
étude
. Cf.
Etude
,
Student
,
Studio
,
Study
,
Verb.
I.
]
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.
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.
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.
A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work.
“His cheery little study.”
Hawthorne.
5.
(Fine Arts)
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
.
6.
(Mus.)
A piece for special practice. See
Etude
.

Stud′y

,
Verb.
I.
[
imp. & p. p.
Studied
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Studying
.]
[OE.
studien
, OF.
estudier
, F.
étudier
. See
Study
,
Noun.
]
1.
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
Chaucer.
I found a moral first, and then
studied
for a fable.
Swift.
2.
To apply the mind to books or learning.
Shak.
3.
To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
1 Thes. iv. 11.

Stud′y

,
Verb.
T.
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.
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.
To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory;
as, to
study
a speech
.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Study

STUDY

,
Noun.
[L., to study, that is, to set the thought or mind. See Assiduous.]
1.
Literally, a setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind of books, to arts or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of learning what is not before known.
Hammond generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study.
Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.
2.
Attention; meditation; contrivance.
Just men they seemd, and all their study bent to worship God aright and know his works.
3.
Any particular branch of learning that is studied. Let your studies be directed by some learned and judicious friend.
4.
Subject of attention.
The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.
5.
A building or an apartment devoted to study or to literary employment.
6.
Deep cogitation; perplexity. [Little used.]

STUDY

,
Verb.
I.
[L.]
1.
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to muse; to dwell upon in thought.
I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.
2.
To apply the mind to books. He studies eight hours in the day.
3.
To endeavor diligently.
That ye study to be quiet and do your own business. 1 Thessalonians 4.

Definition 2024


study

study

English

Verb

study (third-person singular simple present studies, present participle studying, simple past and past participle studied)

  1. (usually academic) To revise materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
    Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.
    I need to study my biology notes.
  2. (academic) To take a course or courses on a subject.
    I study medicine at the university.
  3. To acquire knowledge on a subject.
    Biologists study living things.
  4. To look at minutely.
    He studied the map in preparation for the hike.
  5. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
    • Jonathan Swift
      I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.
  6. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
    • Bible, 1 Thessalonians iv. 11
      And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you []

Synonyms

Translations

Noun

study (countable and uncountable, plural studies)

  1. (obsolete) A state of mental perplexity or worried thought.
    • 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, chapter xx, in Le Morte Darthur, book I:
      wel said the kynge thow mayst take myn hors by force but and I myȝte preue the whether thow were better on horsbak or I / wel said the knyght seke me here whan thow wolt and here nygh this wel thow shalt fynde me / and soo passyd on his weye / thenne the kyng sat in a study and bad his men fetche his hors as faste as euer they myghte
  2. (archaic) Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern.
    My study was to avoid disturbing her.
    • John Milton (1608-1674)
      Just men they seemed, and all their study bent / To worship God aright, and know his works.
  3. Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
    The study of languages is fascinating.
  4. The act of studying or examining; examination.
    I made a careful study of his sister.
    • 2013 September-October, Katie L. Burke, In the News”, in American Scientist:
      Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis: [] . The evolutionary precursor of photosynthesis is still under debate, and a new study sheds light. The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the water-oxidizing complex, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom.
  5. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
    • William Law (1686-1761)
      The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.
    • Alexander Pope (1688-1744)
      The proper study of mankind is man.
  6. A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of household.
    Father spends all his time in the study poring over manuscripts.
  7. An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.
    a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture
  8. (music) A piece for special practice; an étude.

Synonyms

Coordinate terms

  • (private male room): boudoir (female equivalent)

Hyponyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:study

Derived terms

Translations

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Most common English words before 1923: equal · afternoon · picture · #869: study · father's · killed · marriage

Anagrams

References

  1. 1 2 Oxford English Dictionary, 1st ed. "study, v." Oxford University Press (Oxford), 1919.
  2. Oxford English Dictionary, 1st ed. "study, n." Oxford University Press (Oxford), 1919.