(v. i.) A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence,
application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for
the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
(v. i.) Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention;
meditation; contemplation.
(v. i.) Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any
object of attentive consideration.
(v. i.) A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary
work.
(v. i.) A representation or rendering of any object or scene
intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the
information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of
heads or of hands for a figure picture.
(v. i.) A piece for special practice. See Etude.
(n.) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon
anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
(n.) To apply the mind to books or learning.
(n.) To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
(v. t.) To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose
of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study
languages.
(v. t.) To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study
the work of nature.
(v. t.) To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as
in committing to memory; as, to study a speech.
(v. t.) To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to
devote one's thoughts to; as, to study the welfare of others; to study
variety in composition.
