studying  /ˈstə di ɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "studying"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) reading carefully with intent to remember

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  • Targ is studying the therapeutic effects of prayer on AIDS and cancer patients.

Quotes

  1. "The next President won't have time to get used to the office," McCain said. "He won't have, he won't have the luxury of studying up on the issues before he acts. He will have to act immediately."
    on Oct 13, 2008 By: John McCain Source: ABC News

  2. "There's actually a thriving little underground community that's been studying this exact solution for a long time," Page said in the facetious statement. "And today our Toilet ISP team is pleased to be leading the way through the sewers, up...
    on Apr 1, 2007 By: Larry Page Source: BusinessWeek

  3. Plenty of people knew these weren't just words when a triumphant Karl Rove said, "We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own reality. And while you're studying that reality -- judiciously, as you will -- we'll act again, creating other...
    on Jun 24, 2010 By: President Bush Source: CounterPunch

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