Study

  • 1Study — Stud y, n.; pl. {Studies}. [OE. studie, L. studium, akin to studere to study; possibly akin to Gr. ? haste, zeal, ? to hasten; cf. OF. estudie, estude, F. [ e]tude. Cf. {Etude}, {Student}, {Studio}, {Study}, v. i.] 1. A setting of the mind or… …

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  • 2Study — Stud y, v. t. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of… …

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  • 3Study — may refer to: * Studying, to acquire knowledge on a subject through concentration on prepared learning materials * Study (drawing), a drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece * Study (room), a room in a home used as an …

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  • 4Study — Stud y, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Studied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Studying}.] [OE. studien, OF. estudier, F. [ e]tudier. See {Study}, n.] 1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. Chaucer. [1913… …

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  • 5study — I. noun (plural studies) Etymology: Middle English studie, from Anglo French estudie, from Latin studium, from studēre to devote oneself, study; probably akin to Latin tundere to beat more at contusion Date: 14th century 1. a state of… …

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  • 6study — See: BROWN STUDY …

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  • 7study — See: BROWN STUDY …

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  • 8Study Tech — Study Technology, or Study Tech, is a methodology for learning developed by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology. Hubbard s Study Technology is used by Church of Scientology members as part of their training, and is also promoted… …

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  • 9Study hall — or Study Period is a term for a class period during the school day when students are not scheduled for an academic class. Study periods often occur because of scheduling conflicts in the school timetable when there is a mismatch between available …

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  • 10Study guide — Study guides can be broad based to facilitate learning in a number of areas, or be resources that foster comprehension of literature, research topics, history, and other subjects.General topics include study and testing strategies; reading,… …

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