study
noun
application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, such as by reading, investigation, or reflection.
studying
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present participleof study.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Javid started speaking out publicly after his nephew's two daughters, aged 21 and 24, were deported, having lived in Sweden for eight years while studying to become nurses.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Zebrafish offer researchers a valuable model for studying what makes successful regeneration possible.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
He’s studying for a degree in tourism at the University of Vlore.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and co-chief executive of techbio company Insilico, is among the scientists who have devoted countless hours to studying aging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The creature sticks its head between the stairwell bars, studying the piece of crust in my hand.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
