study
Cross references:
1. consider
1. study \'st*d-e-\ n [ME studie, fr. OF estudie, fr. L studium; akin to L
stude]-re to study 1: a state of contemplation : REVERIE 2a: application
of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge 2b: such
application in a particular field or to a specific subject 2c: a careful
examination or analysis of a phenomenon, development, or ques tion; also :
a paper in which such a study is published 3: a building or room devoted to
study or literary pursuits 4: PURPOSE, INTENT 5a: a branch or department
of learning : SUBJECT 5b: the activity or work of a student 5c: an object
of study 5d: something attracting close attention or examination 6: a
literary or artistic production intended as a preliminary outline or a n
experimental interpretation of specific features or characteristics 7: a
musical composition devoted entirely to a problem of technique
2. study vi 1a: to engage in study 1b: to undertake formal study of a
subject dial 2: MEDITATE, REFLECT 3: ENDEAVOR, TRY 1: to read in detail
esp. with the intention of learning 2: to engage in the study of {~
biology ~ medicine} 3: PLOT, DESIGN 4: to consider attentively or in
detail