"studying" in the noun sense
1. perusal, perusing, poring over, studying
reading carefully with intent to remember
"studying" in the verb sense
1. analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
"analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"
"analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"
"analyze your real motives"
2. study
be a student follow a course of study be enrolled at an institute of learning
3. study, consider
give careful consideration to
"consider the possibility of moving"
4. learn, study, read, take
be a student of a certain subject
"She is reading for the bar exam"
5. study, hit the books
learn by reading books I must hit the books now"
"He is studying geology in his room"
"I have an exam next week
6. study, meditate, contemplate
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
"He is meditating in his study"
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