Study /(?)/

pl. Studies

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.

   Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.

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.

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.

   The proper study of mankind is man.

4. A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work.
5. 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. (Fine Arts)
6. A piece for special practice. See Etude. (Mus.)

imp. & p. p. Studied; p. pr. & vb. n. Studying

1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

   I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.

2. To apply the mind to books or learning.
3. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.

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.

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.