studying
ˈstʌdiɪŋ
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Definition of studying - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

school workspending time and effort to learn or remember information
  • She spent the evening studying for her test.
cramming learning revision

Adjective

educationengaged in learning or research
  • The studying students filled the library.
academic learning scholarly
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Expressions with studying

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learning by oneself without formal instruction
She is a self-studying student who excels in all subjects.

Origin of studying

Old English, studium (zeal) + -ing (action)

Terms with studying included in their meaning

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education
book used for studying a subject
studious
good at studying or having a love for learning
literature
intended for use while studying text or books
subject
person studying a particular subject
education
person studying art at a school
hobbies
the hobby of collecting and studying coins
education
intensive studying in a short time before a test
education
person studying in a law school

Examples of studying in a sentence

  • Her studying improved after she joined a group.
  • The studying group met every weekend.
  • She found a quiet spot for studying in the park.

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  1. French:étude, en apprentissage, ...
  2. German:Lernen, lernend, ...
  3. Italian:studio, studioso, ...
  4. Spanish:estudio, estudiando, ...
  5. Portuguese:estudo, aprendendo, ...
  6. Chinese:学习, 正在学习的, ...
  7. Japanese:勉強, 勉強している, ...
  8. Arabic:مُذاكَرَة, مُجْتَهِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמִידָה, לוֹמֵד, ...
  10. Russian:учёба, учащийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:навчання, навчальний, ...
  12. Hindi:पढ़ाई, ...
study
ˈstʌdi
studiedstudies

Definition of study - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
exam preparationtr./intr.review learned material for an examtr./intr.
  • She needs to study for her math test.
cram review
2.
academic coursestr.take courses on a subjecttr.
  • He decided to study biology at university.
attend enroll learn
3.
researchtr.investigate or examine by researchtr.
  • Scientists study the effects of climate change.
analyze examine research

Noun

1.
educationmental effort to gain knowledge or learning
  • Her study paid off with excellent exam results.
education learning
2.
researchdetailed examination and analysis of a subject
  • The study on climate change provided new insights..
analysis examination
3.
academic fieldbranch of learning or field of knowledge
  • He pursued studies in environmental science.
discipline field subject
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Images of study

  • study: room used for reading, writing, or academic work
    room used for reading, writing, or academic work

Expressions with study

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someone who learns new things rapidly and easily
She was a quick study, mastering the piano in just a few months..
learn from a specific teacher or mentor
She decided to study under a famous artist.
review information thoroughly
I need to study up on my notes before the exam.
study very hard for a long time
She had to study her brains out for the final exams.
face shows clear emotions or thoughts
When he heard the news, his face was a study.
situation showing sharp differences
The film is a study in contrasts between light and dark.

Origin of study

Latin, studium (zeal, study)

Examples of study in a sentence

  • They study together to improve their grades.
  • She plans to study mathematics next semester.
  • They study history to understand past events.
  • Researchers study ancient manuscripts to uncover historical facts.
  • Doctors study patient data to improve treatment methods.
  • She studied the map to find the treasure.

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  1. French:étudier, étude, ...
  2. German:lernen, Studium, ...
  3. Italian:studiare, studio, ...
  4. Spanish:estudiar, estudio, ...
  5. Portuguese:estudar, estudo, ...
  6. Chinese:复习, 学业, ...
  7. Japanese:勉強する, 勉強, ...
  8. Arabic:دَرَسَ, دِرَاسَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִלְמוֹד, לְמִידָה, ...
  10. Russian:готовиться, учёба, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вчитися, навчання, ...
  12. Hindi:पढ़ाई करना, पढ़ाई, ...
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