Study

n. [Lat. studium, from studere, to study; It. studio, Sp. estudio, Pg. estudo, Pr. estudi, O. Fr. estudie, estude, Fr. étude. See STUDENT.] 1. A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to 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. Fell. Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace. Sir W. Temple. 2. Exclusive mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contrivance. Just men they seemed, and all their study bent To worship God aright, and know his works. Milton. 3. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration. The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study. Law.

4. A building or an apartment devoted to study or to literary employment.
5. (Fine Arts.) (a.) A work undertaken for improvement in the art, and often left incomplete. (b.) A sketch from nature, to be used in the composition of other larger and more finished works.

v. i. [See supra; Lat. studere, It. studiare, Sp. & Pr. estudiar, Pg. estudar, O. Fr. estudier, Fr. étudier.] 1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon any thing in thought; to muse. I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable. Swift.

2. To apply the mind to books or learning.
3. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.

That ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business. 1 Thess. iv. 11.