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Definition study in British English

study verb

verb
/ˈstʌdi/
1

to learn about a subject by going to school, university etc

Example

I wanted to study languages in the sixth form.

Example

Janet's studying for a degree in history.

Example

Michael was studying to be a lawyer.

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Example

They will study the effect of technology on jobs.

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1.2

to do work such as reading and homework

Example

You need to study hard if you want to pass.

Example

She shouldn't spend all her time studying.

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2

to read or look at something very carefully

Example

I have studied various maps of the area.

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Definition study in British English