definition of
study

[1] #1 study n. [survey] a detailed critical inspection. wn

[2] #2 study v. [analyze, analyse, examine, canvass, canvas] consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives". wn

[3] #3 study v. be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning. wn

[4] #4 study n. [work] applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading); "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"; "no schools offer graduate study in interior design". wn

[5] #5 study v. [consider] give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving". wn