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studying

n.
US //ˈstədiɪŋ// UK //stˈʌdɪɪŋ// study·ing
  1. 1 the act of learning (n.)
    A1 Beginner

    the time and effort you spend learning about a subject.

    the activity of applying oneself to the acquisition of knowledge. Uncountable in this general sense.

    Example

    Too much studying without a break can make you feel very tired.

    Example

    Effective studying requires not just repetition, but also the active recall of information and the synthesis of complex concepts.

    Usage

    Often used as the subject or object of a sentence to describe the general activity of learning.

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