(studies, ~ing, studied)
Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
1.
If you ~, you spend time learning about a particular subject or subjects.
...a relaxed and happy atmosphere that will allow you to ~ to your full potential...
He went to Hull University, where he studied History and Economics...
The rehearsals make it difficult for her to ~ for law school exams.
VERB: V, V n, V for n
2.
Study is the activity of ~ing.
...the use of maps and visual evidence in the ~ of local history...
She gave up her studies to have Alexander.
N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl
3.
A ~ of a subject is a piece of research on it.
Recent studies suggest that as many as 5 in 1000 new mothers are likely to have this problem.
N-COUNT: usu with supp
4.
You can refer to educational subjects or courses that contain several elements as studies of a particular kind.
...a new centre for Islamic studies...
She is currently doing a business studies course at Leeds.
N-PLURAL: supp N
5.
If you ~ something, you look at it or watch it very carefully, in order to find something out.
Debbie studied her friend’s face for a moment.
VERB: V n
6.
If you ~ something, you consider it or observe it carefully in order to be able to understand it fully.
I know that you’ve been ~ing chimpanzees for thirty years now...
I invite every citizen to carefully ~ the document.
VERB: V n, V n
7.
A ~ by an artist is a drawing which is done in preparation for a larger picture.
N-COUNT
8.
A ~ is a room in a house which is used for reading, writing, and ~ing.
N-COUNT
9.
see also studied , case ~