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studies
STUH-deez
Studies (noun) means an organized field or programme of academic learning. Example: “His studies in history took him to three different universities.”
noun
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An organized field or programme of academic learning.
"His studies in history took him to three different universities."
"Many students combine part-time work with their studies."
"She is pursuing graduate studies in environmental science."
How to use studies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of study, used especially for named academic fields, like "media studies" or "gender studies."
Common pairings
area studies
graduate studies
religious studies
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What does “studies” mean?
The word “studies” means an organized field or programme of academic learning. In plain terms, the plural of study, used especially for named academic fields, like "media studies" or "gender studies.".
How do you pronounce “studies”?
“Studies” is pronounced STUH-deez (/ˈstʌdiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “studies” in a sentence?
Here is “studies” used in a sentence: “She is pursuing graduate studies in environmental science.”
What part of speech is “studies”?
“Studies” is a noun.
Is “studies” a common word?
“Studies” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'studies' and 'study'?
As an academic term, 'studies' names a whole field or programme of learning — media studies, business studies, religious studies. 'Study' in the singular is usually one piece of research, a room for working, or the act of learning itself. 'Studies' can also simply be the plural of those individual senses.
What are some examples of academic studies?
Many university subjects are named this way, especially interdisciplinary ones: business studies, media studies, environmental studies, cultural studies, religious studies, gender studies and area studies such as American or Asian studies. The label signals a field that draws on several methods rather than a single traditional discipline.
What does 'studies show' mean?
'Studies show' introduces a claim said to be backed by research — here 'studies' means completed pieces of academic investigation rather than a field of learning. It is worth checking which studies are meant, how many, and how reliable they are, since the phrase is often used loosely.
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