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(noun) survey
a detailed critical inspection
(noun) sketch
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
he made several studies before starting to paint
(noun) work
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
mastering a second language requires a lot of work; no schools offer graduate study in interior design
(noun) cogitation
attentive consideration and meditation
after much cogitation he rejected the offer
(noun) field, field of study, subject, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, discipline
a branch of knowledge
in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject; anthropology is the study of human beings
(noun) written report, report
a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
be a student of a certain subject
She is reading for the bar exam
(verb) hit the books
learn by reading books
He is studying geology in his room; I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now
(verb) examine, analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare; analyze the evidence in a criminal trial; analyze your real motives
(verb) meditate, contemplate
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
He is meditating in his study
(verb) consider
give careful consideration to
consider the possibility of moving