English · Word Candidate

study

/ˈstʌd.i/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: studies · studying · studied

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ôn lại tài liệu đã học để không quên, thường để chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi

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VerbRegister: literary

Examples

Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take a course or courses on a subject.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

theo học một khóa hoặc nhiều khóa về một môn

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VerbRegister: literary

Examples

I study medicine at the university.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự nỗ lực tinh thần để có được kiến thức hoặc học tập

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Noun

Examples

The study of languages is fascinating.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of studying or examining; examination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động học tập hoặc kiểm tra

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Noun

Examples

I made a careful study of his sister.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “study” mean?

To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

Is “study” formal or informal?

study is generally literary.