study
noun
application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, such as by reading, investigation, or reflection.
studies
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pluralof study.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof study (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
studynounapplication of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, such as by reading, investigation, or reflection.
Example Sentences
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It’s not immediately obvious why compensation incentives would lead to large-cap relative strength late in the year, and those interested in a full explanation are encouraged to read the professors’ studies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
"It's still going to take us a little bit of time to collect all this information, because they are highly controlled studies in very specific conditions," said Rabin.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
But he is troubled by studies showing that around half of users can't tell at a glance whether content is real -- a cohort that will grow "as generative AI tools advance."
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Vanderbilt University is expanding plans for a graduate campus in West Palm Beach, from 1,000 to 2,000 students, and will include defense tech and national-security studies in the context of space, energy and infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Cornelius agreed to a brief break in Maggie’s studies.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
