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study

  • verb
  • stŭd'''′'''ē

To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

Other meanings

  1. To take a course or courses on a subject.

  2. To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.

Synonyms

  • analyze
  • examine

Example sentences

  • “You have to study a lot harder.”

    Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

  • “He questions the validity of the study.”

    Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

  • “I failed the test because I didn't study hard enough.”

    Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0

Word history

From Latin "studium".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “study” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.