Topic: HOUSE
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| Date: | 1100-1200 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | estudie, from Latin studium 'mental effort, eagerness, study', from studere 'to be eager, try to be helpful, study' |
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stud‧y1 S3 W3
plural studies
plural studies1 a piece of work that is done to find out more about a particular subject or problem, and usually includes a written report : More studies are needed before anything can be proven.
research
[countable]More studies are needed before anything can be proven.2 when you spend time learning, especially at home or by yourself rather than during school : Set aside a period of time specifically for study.
learning
[uncountable]Set aside a period of time specifically for study.3 a subject that people study at a college or university Environmental Studies
subject
[uncountable] also studiesEnvironmental Studies4 the work that someone does in order to learn about a particular subject, especially the courses they take at a college or university : How are your studies coming along?
somebody's studies
How are your studies coming along?5 when you examine or consider something very carefully and in detail : a report that deserves careful study
careful consideration
[uncountable]a report that deserves careful study6 a room in a house that is used for work or study [↪ office]
room
[countable]DHH7 a small detailed drawing, especially one that is done to prepare for a large painting : Renoir's studies of small plants and flowers
art
[countable]AVRenoir's studies of small plants and flowers8 a piece of music, usually for piano, that is often intended for practice
music
[countable]APM9 to be a perfect example of something : His face was a study in fear.
be a study in something
literaryHis face was a study in fear.