Definitions

1. noun

an area of a room set aside for reading, writing, or other intellectual activities

“She sat in her study, surrounded by books and papers.”

2. verb

to read or examine (something) carefully, especially in order to learn more about it

“He studies English literature in his free time.”

3. verb

to observe or watch (something) carefully, especially in order to learn more about it

“She studies the behavior of animals in the wild.”

4. noun

a course of instruction at a school, college, or university

“He’s enrolled in a study of mathematics and physics this semester.”

5. noun

a scholarly or scientific investigation, especially one conducted by a team of researchers

“The study of climate change has been ongoing for decades.”