Thesaurus: studies

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pl. of Study
n a detailed critical inspection n applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) n a written document describing the findings of some individual or group n a state of deep mental absorption n a room used for reading and writing and studying n a branch of knowledge n preliminary drawing for later elaboration n attentive consideration and meditation n someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) n a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique v consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning v be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning v give careful consideration to v be a student of a certain subject v learn by reading books; I must hit the books now" v think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes