STUDY, n. [L., to study, that is, to set the thought or mind. See Assiduous.] 1. Literally, a setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind of books, to arts or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of learning what is not before known.Hammond generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study.Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.2. Attention; meditation; contrivance.Just men they seemd, and all their study bent to worship God aright and know his works.3. Any particular branch of learning that is studied. Let your studies be directed by some learned and judicious friend.4. Subject of attention.The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.5. A building or an apartment devoted to study or to literary employment.6. Deep cogitation; perplexity. [Little used.]STUDY, v.i. [L.] 1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to muse; to dwell upon in thought.I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.2. To apply the mind to books. He studies eight hours in the day.3. To endeavor diligently.That ye study to be quiet and do your own business. 1 Thessalonians 4. |
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