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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Finding these distant objects requires a different approach from studying them in detail.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
By studying rocks from South Africa, they found that changes in ocean chemistry helped create a natural cycle in which biological activity supported the continued accumulation of atmospheric oxygen.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
More than that, however, Mr. Byrne hopes that studying these examples will train us to spot others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
She has started studying health and social care at college, with ambitions of becoming a nurse, having spent most of her life surrounded by medical staff.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
She was watching Max so intently she seemed to be studying even the air molecules on his eyelids.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
