Study - English meaning

noun

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

Usage examples:

Statistical analysis

noun

The act of studying or examining something in detail, in order to discover or understand more about it, or your opinion and judgment after doing this

Usage examples:

Our financial experts conducted an independent analysis of the investment plan's performance., i wa…

noun

The act of examining a substance, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to discover what it is or contains

Usage examples:

Chemical analysis revealed a high content of copper., the forensic lab carried out a second analysi…

noun

A particular item or object.

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Small household articles

verb

A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.

Usage examples:

An article about middle-aged executives

noun

A piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine

Usage examples:

An article on chinese art, the police want a description of each missing article.

noun

A mechanical or electrical device for measuring time, indicating hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds by hands on a round dial or by displayed figures.

Usage examples:

The church clock struck four

verb

Attain or register (a specified time, distance, or speed).

Usage examples:

I clocked nearly nine hours of uninterrupted sleep

noun

An ornamental pattern woven or embroidered on the side of a stocking or sock near the ankle.

Usage examples:

I was wearing my powder-blue suit, with dark blue shirt, tie and display handkerchief, black brogue…

noun

An expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation.

Usage examples:

A biting social commentary about the divide between rich and poor

noun

A series of remarks describing an event, esp. on radio or television, or a set of written notes explaining or expressing an opinion on a text or subject

Usage examples:

[ c ] the television commentary on the olympic games

noun

A spoken description of an event on the radio or television that is broadcast as the event happens, or the action of providing this description

Usage examples:

Commentary on the commentary on the olympic games was much better on the other channel., after reti…

verb

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Usage examples:

Each application is considered on its merits

verb

To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something

Usage examples:

Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…

verb

To spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

Usage examples:

Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation., [ + question word ] have you cons…

verb

Completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing.

Usage examples:

The ashtray by the bed was crammed with cigarette butts

Present participle of cram

noun

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

Usage examples:

A critique of marxist historicism

verb

Evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.

Usage examples:

The authors critique the methods and practices used in the research

noun

A report of something such as a political situation or system, or a person's work or ideas, that examines it and provides a judgment, especially a negative one

Usage examples:

Critique of a marxist critique of neo-liberal policy

noun

A small enclosed space or room.

Usage examples:

She works in a cubbyhole next to his office

noun

A very small room or space

noun

A very small room or space for storing things

Usage examples:

You could have a romantic dinner hidden away in the two-person cubby hole, complete with curtain., …

noun

A wild mammal's hidden home; a lair.

Usage examples:

A female mink had set up her den there

verb

(of a wild animal) live in a den.

Usage examples:

The cubs denned in the late autumn

noun

The home of particular types of wild animal

noun

Written or spoken communication or debate.

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The language of political discourse

verb

Speak or write authoritatively about a topic.

Usage examples:

She could discourse at great length on the history of europe

noun

Spoken or written discussion

Usage examples:

[ u ] political discourse, [ c ] the play is a wonderful discourse on love.

noun

A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.

Usage examples:

Nothing can kill a radio show quicker than a disquisition on intertextual analysis

noun

A long and detailed explanation of a particular subject

noun

A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree or diploma.

Usage examples:

A dissertation on the novels of the brontë sisters

noun

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, esp. one that is done for a ph.d. (= high university degree)

noun

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done in order to receive a degree at college or university

Usage examples:

Dissertation on ann did her dissertation on baudelaire.

noun

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

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A course of education

noun

Activities that impart knowledge or skill

noun

The process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this

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A high school/college education, she has a master’s degree in early childhood education.

noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Usage examples:

Apart from the novels, sundara ramaswamy has written several short stories and essays on literary c…

verb

Attempt or try.

Usage examples:

Donald essayed a smile

noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views

noun

The making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Usage examples:

The evaluation of each method

noun

The process of judging something's quality, importance, or value, or a report that includes this information

Usage examples:

Get/give/offer an evaluation before filing for bankruptcy, it is advisable to get an evaluation don…

noun

The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

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Evaluation of this new treatment cannot take place until all the data has been collected., part of …

noun

A detailed inspection or study.

Usage examples:

An examination of marketing behaviour

noun

The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts

Usage examples:

[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

noun

The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts

Usage examples:

Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

verb

Inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.

Usage examples:

A doctor examined me and said i might need a caesarean

verb

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

verb

To look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing

Usage examples:

Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.

noun

Each of a pair of globular organs of sight in the head of humans and vertebrate animals.

Usage examples:

My cat is blind in one eye

verb

Look at closely or with interest.

Usage examples:

Rose eyed him warily

noun

One of the pair of organs of seeing in the faces of humans and animals

Usage examples:

She has green eyes., she eyed the other passengers .

noun

The round part of the eye of a vertebrate, within the eyelids and socket.

Usage examples:

The surgeon uses a wire speculum to retract the eyelids to expose the eyeball.

verb

Look or stare at closely.

Usage examples:

We eyeballed one another

noun

The whole eye, including the part that cannot usually be seen

noun

An act of asking for information.

Usage examples:

The police were making inquiries in all the neighbouring pubs

noun

(the process of asking) a question

Usage examples:

Inquiry about we've seen a rise in inquiries about insurance against flooding., inquiry into i've b…

noun

An official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened

Usage examples:

A judicial inquiry, inquiry into citizens have demanded a full inquiry into the government's handli…

verb

Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Usage examples:

They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws

verb

Look over carefully

verb

To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition

Usage examples:

After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage., someone from the heal…

noun

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

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The interpretation of data

noun

An explanation or opinion of what something means

Usage examples:

[ c ] we had different interpretations of the survey results., [ c ] masur’s interpretation of the …

noun

A particular way of performing a piece of music, a part in a play, etc.

Usage examples:

Her interpretation of juliet was one of the best performances i have ever seen.

noun

The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.

Usage examples:

He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds

noun

The act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

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[ c ] a criminal investigation, [ u ] the cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being exam…

noun

The careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth

Usage examples:

An investigation into sth an investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stoc…

idiom

Follow with the eyes or the mind

phrase

Keep under careful observation.

Usage examples:

Dealers are keeping an eye on the currency markets

idiom

To watch someone or something or stay informed about the person’s behavior, esp. to keep someone out of trouble

Usage examples:

Keep an eye on your brother while i’m out, please.

verb

Gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught.

Usage examples:

They'd started learning french

Gain knowledge or skills

verb

To get knowledge or understanding of facts or ideas or of how to do things

Usage examples:

[ t ] we’re learning algebra., [ i ] he’s not much of a cook, but he’s learning., [ i ] parents lea…

noun

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.

Usage examples:

These children experienced difficulties in learning

verb

Gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught.

Usage examples:

They'd started learning french

noun

The activity of getting knowledge

Usage examples:

This technique makes learning fun.

noun

A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.

Usage examples:

A university library

noun

A building, room, or organization that has a collection esp. of books, music, and information that can be accessed by computer for people to read, use, or borrow

Usage examples:

A library book, a public library

noun

A building, room, or organization that has a collection of books, documents, music, and sometimes things such as tools or artwork, for people to borrow, usually without payment

Usage examples:

A public/university library, a library book, some libraries were lending mp3 players to students., …

verb

Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Usage examples:

She observed that all the chairs were already occupied

verb

Watch attentively

noun

A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work.

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An office job

noun

A place in a building where a business is carried on by people working at desks (= special tables) used for writing and for holding telephones and computers

Usage examples:

An office building, i didn’t leave the office until nearly 8 o’clock., the doctor’s office was fill…

noun

A room or building in which people work, especially sitting at desks with computers, phones, etc., as a part of a business or other organization

Usage examples:

The meeting is at their offices in san diego., local/regional/overseas office it would be so much e…

noun

Material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material.

Usage examples:

A sheet of paper

verb

Apply wallpaper to (a wall or room).

Usage examples:

The walls were papered in a regency stripe

noun

A thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth used esp. for writing and printing on and in packaging

Usage examples:

[ u ] a piece/sheet of paper, [ u ] a paper bag/towel, [ u ] paper cups/napkins/plates, let's put s…

noun

A portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole.

Usage examples:

A piece of cheese

verb

Assemble something from parts or pieces.

Usage examples:

The dinosaur was pieced together from 119 bones

noun

A part of something

Usage examples:

A piece of cake/chicken/pizza, the vase lay on the floor in pieces (= broken into small parts)., sh…

verb

Look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.

Usage examples:

It's the best novel i've ever read

noun

A period or act of reading something.

Usage examples:

I was having a quiet read of the newspaper

adjective

Understand or interpret the nature or significance of.

Usage examples:

He didn't dare look away, in case this was read as a sign of weakness

phrasal verb

To spend time reading in order to find out information about something

Usage examples:

It's a good idea to read up on a company before going for an interview.

verb

Consider or think of in a specified way.

Usage examples:

She regarded london as her base

noun

Attention to or concern for something.

Usage examples:

The court must have regard to the principle of welfare

verb

To consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something

Usage examples:

Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues., the dog regarded me with suspicion as i approached the…

verb

Give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.

Usage examples:

The minister reported a decline in milk production

noun

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.

Usage examples:

The chairman's annual report

verb

To give an account or representation of in words

noun

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Usage examples:

The group carries out research in geochemistry

verb

Investigate systematically.

Usage examples:

She has spent the last five years researching her people's history

verb

A seeking for knowledge

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

noun

A sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church.

Usage examples:

An icon installed within the sanctum of the temple

noun

Academic study or achievement; learning at a high level.

Usage examples:

The intellectual dishonesty has nothing to do with lack of scholarship

noun

The qualities, methods, or achievements of a scholar

Usage examples:

[ u ] recent scholarship has addressed this scientific issue.

noun

Education received at school.

Usage examples:

His parents paid for his schooling

verb

Send to school; educate.

Usage examples:

Taverier was born in paris and schooled in lyon

verb

(of fish or sea mammals) form a large group.

Usage examples:

Grey snapper schooled in shallow lagoons

verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print

verb

To examine someone or something very carefully

Usage examples:

All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory.

verb

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

The data raises questions about how closely wall street banks scrutinized the loans.

noun

Critical observation or examination.

Usage examples:

The policy came under scrutiny last month

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something

Usage examples:

Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it

Usage examples:

Be subjected to/come under scrutiny the figures are likely to come under close scrutiny.

noun

A room where an artist, photographer, sculptor, etc. works.

Usage examples:

Mostly the painting is done in the studio, working from drawings

noun

A room where an artist paints or a musician practices

Usage examples:

An artist’s studio, most of the big studios are in hollywood.

noun

A room with special equipment where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made

Usage examples:

Television/radio/recording studio i work in a television studio in boston., they filmed the intervi…

verb

Look closely at or examine (someone or something).

Usage examples:

Her green eyes surveyed him coolly

noun

A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

Usage examples:

The author provides a survey of the relevant literature

verb

Determining opinions by interviewing people

verb

Study assiduously.

Usage examples:

Kids swotting for exams

noun

A person who studies very hard.

Usage examples:

That speech confirms what many people feel and fear about politicians: that they were the most desp…

Present participle of swot uk informal or child's word

noun

Teaching or instruction, especially of individual pupils or small groups.

Usage examples:

Private tuition in french

noun

The money paid for being taught, esp. at a college or university

noun

The activity of teaching, especially to small groups of students

Usage examples:

All students receive tuition in basic maths., university tuition fees have doubled in the last 5 ye…

verb

Look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

Usage examples:

Lucy watched him go

noun

A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist.

Usage examples:

My watch had stopped

verb

Look attentively

noun

Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.

Usage examples:

He was tired after a day's work

verb

Be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.

Usage examples:

She has been working so hard

combining form

Denoting things or parts made of a specified material or with specified tools.

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Silverwork

noun

A place where people work, such as an office or factory.

Usage examples:

Health and safety in the workplace

noun

A place where people do their jobs

noun

A building or room where people perform their jobs, or these places generally

Usage examples:

We are trying to eliminate sex discrimination in the workplace., in the new digital workplace, empl…

noun

A room for working in, especially one equipped for a particular kind of work.

Usage examples:

Padded dress form torsos are a common sight at pattern companies, factory workrooms and professiona…

noun

A room in which work is done, especially making things

Usage examples:

The company has laid off all but the 20 people in the workroom making shirts.