study

1. v. i. 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. Source: opted

2. v. i. Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation. Source: opted

3. v. i. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration. Source: opted

4. v. i. A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work. Source: opted

5. v. i. 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. Source: opted

6. v. i. A piece for special practice. See Etude. Source: opted

7. n. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. Source: opted

8. n. To apply the mind to books or learning. Source: opted

9. n. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous. Source: opted

10. v. t. 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. Source: opted

11. v. t. To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature. Source: opted

12. v. t. To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech. Source: opted

13. v. t. 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. Source: opted

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