'Studying' definitions:

Definition of 'studying'

(from WordNet)
noun
Reading carefully with intent to remember [syn: perusal, perusing, poring over, studying]

Definition of 'Studying'

From: GCIDE
  • Study \Stud"y\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Studied; p. pr. & vb. n. Studying.] [OE. studien, OF. estudier, F. ['e]tudier. See Study, n.]
  • 1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To apply the mind to books or learning. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous. --1 Thes. iv. 11. [1913 Webster]