a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
"this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"
a room used for reading and writing and studying
"he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"
a branch of knowledge
"in what discipline is his doctorate?"
"teachers should be well trained in their subject"
"anthropology is the study of human beings"
attentive consideration and meditation
"after much cogitation he rejected the offer"
someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)
"he is a quick study"
a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique
"a study in spiccato bowing"
Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
"She decided to study hard for her final exams next week."
In plain English: A study is a room used for reading and doing homework.
"She decided to attend art school to further her study of painting."
be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
"She decided to study biology at university next year after finishing high school."
learn by reading books
"He is studying geology in his room"
"I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now"
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
"He is meditating in his study"
To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
"I need to go over my notes on biology tonight so I don't blank out during the test tomorrow."
In plain English: To study means to read and learn information carefully so you can remember it for a test or class.
"She decided to study for her history exam last night."
Usage: Use study specifically when reviewing material you have previously encountered rather than learning something entirely new. It is the standard term for exam preparation and pairs naturally with prepositions like "for" or objects such as "hard."
The word "study" entered English in the late 14th century via the Middle English studien and Old French estudier, derived from the Latin noun studium. This term replaced the earlier Old English word cneordlæcan, which meant to learn or practice a craft.