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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While Sullivan and the Catholic Church reject the possibility of AI consciousness and moral status, others believe studying the topic is of critical importance to promoting AI safety.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
The 56-year-old First Lady carefully guards her image and is an infrequent presence at the White House, preferring to stay in New York where her son Barron is studying.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The method may also prove useful for studying materials involved in renewable energy conversion and storage.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
His colleague, Dr Madhubalaji Chegu Krishnamurthi, has been studying algae for a decade and said "there many good algae as well as bad algae".
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Nansi swings his eyes upward, studying the sparkling stars like there are messages written in the unearthly skies.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
