studying Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun reading carefully with intent to remember
    perusal; perusing; poring over.
  2. verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
    canvas; study; analyse; examine; canvass; analyze.
    • analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
    • analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
    • analyze your real motives
  3. verb be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
    study.
  4. verb give careful consideration to
    study; consider.
    • consider the possibility of moving
  5. verb be a student of a certain subject
    read; study; take; learn.
    • She is reading for the bar exam
  6. verb learn by reading books; I must hit the books now"
    study; hit the books.
    • He is studying geology in his room
    • I have an exam next week
  7. verb think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
    contemplate; study; meditate.
    • He is meditating in his study

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