English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition study in British English

study noun

noun
/ˈstʌdi/
1

the process of learning about a subject by reading and by going to school, university etc

Example

Libraries are not used only for study.

Example

a centre for the study of Asian languages

Example

the sociological study of crime

2

the work that you do while you are at a college or university

Example

Sarah wants to continue her studies.

Synonyms and related words
2.1

a subject that can be studied at a university or college

Synonyms and related words
Example

The study showed a link between radiation leaks and cancer.

Synonyms and related words
4

a room in a house where you can read or work quietly

Synonyms and related words
5

a first drawing, model, or plan of a work by an artist

Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
Definition study in British English