study
verb
uk/ˈstʌdi/ us [ I or T ]
to learn about a subject, especially at a school or university or by reading books:
study for sth He's studying for a master's degree at Yale University.
She studied economics and politics.
What do you plan to do when you finish studying?
[ T ]
to examine something very carefully:
The group of economists studied the regional market.
A committee will study the links between the two industries.
study
noun
uk/ˈstʌdi/ us [ C ]
a detailed examination of a subject in order to discover new information:
The study calls for about $86.7 million in emergency repairs.
a study of/on sth She published a study on strategic financial management.
carry out/conduct/undertake a study AON consulting conducted a study to identify causes of absenteeism.
A recent study of 300 executives found that many wanted more high-tech training.
a major/large/national study
an independent/in-depth study
[ U ]
the activity of making a detailed examination of a subject:
The recommendations are based on the detailed study of banking profitability.
He called for more study of the oceans' role in climate change.
[ U ]
the activity of learning about a subject, usually at school or university:
She switched from Economics to the study of human behaviour.
studies [ plural ]
the work someone does that involves studying:
pursue/neglect/continue your studies He left full-time employment to continue his studies at university.
used in the names of some educational subjects and courses:
Business Studies
management/environmental/women's studies
See also
case study
feasibility study
market survey
method study
time and motion study
tracking study
work-study