studying

(noun) reading carefully with intent to remember. Synonyms: perusal, perusing, poring over.

(verb) consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. Synonyms: analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas. Examples: "Analyze a sonnet by shakespeare." "Analyze the evidence in a criminal trial." "Analyze your real motives."

(verb) be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning. Synonyms: study.

(verb) give careful consideration to. Synonyms: study, consider. Example: "Consider the possibility of moving."

(verb) be a student of a certain subject. Synonyms: learn, study, read, take. Example: "She is reading for the bar exam."

(verb) learn by reading books. Synonyms: study, hit the books. Examples: "He is studying geology in his room." "I have an exam next week; i must hit the books now."

(verb) think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes. Synonyms: study, meditate, contemplate. Example: "He is meditating in his study."