Sketch vs. Study
Sketchverb
(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.
Sketchverb
(transitive) To describe briefly and with very few details.
Sketchnoun
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
Sketchnoun
A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.
Sketchnoun
A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.
Sketchnoun
A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show, a skit
Sketchnoun
a brief musical composition or theme, especially for the piano
Sketchnoun
a brief, light, or informal literary composition, such as an essay or short story.
Sketchnoun
(informal) An amusing person.
Sketchnoun
A lookout; vigilant watch for something.
Sketchnoun
(UK) A humorous newspaper article summarizing political events, making heavy use of metaphor, paraphrase and caricature.
Sketchnoun
(math) A category together with a set of limit cones and a set of colimit cones.
Sketchadjective
Sketchy, shady, questionable.
Sketchnoun
An outline or general delineation of anything; a first rough or incomplete draught or plan of any design; especially, in the fine arts, such a representation of an object or scene as serves the artist's purpose by recording its chief features; also, a preliminary study for an original work.
Sketchverb
To draw the outline or chief features of; to make a rought of.
Sketchverb
To plan or describe by giving the principal points or ideas of.
Sketchverb
To make sketches, as of landscapes.
Sketchnoun
preliminary drawing for later elaboration;
Sketchnoun
a brief literary description
Sketchnoun
short descriptive summary (of events)
Sketchnoun
a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
Sketchverb
make a sketch of;
Sketchverb
describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of;
Sketchnoun
a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
Sketchnoun
a brief written or spoken account or description, giving only basic details
Sketchnoun
a rough or unfinished version of any creative work
Sketchnoun
a short humorous play or performance, consisting typically of one scene in a revue or comedy programme
Sketchnoun
a comical or amusing person or thing.
Sketchverb
make a rough drawing of
Sketchverb
give a brief account or general outline of something
Sketchverb
perform (a gesture) with one's hands or body
Studyverb
To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
Studyverb
(academic) To take a course or courses on a subject.
Studyverb
To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.
Studyverb
To look at minutely.
Studyverb
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
Studyverb
To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
Studynoun
(obsolete) A state of mental perplexity or worried thought.
Studynoun
(archaic) Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern.
Studynoun
Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
Studynoun
The act of studying or examining; examination.
Studynoun
Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
Studynoun
A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of household.
Studynoun
An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.
Studynoun
(of the human face) Bearing an expression which the observer finds amusingly typical of a particular emotion or state of mind.
Studynoun
(music) A piece for special practice; an étude.
Studynoun
(academic) A publication.
Studynoun
A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
Studynoun
Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
Studynoun
Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
Studynoun
A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work.
Studynoun
A representation or rendering of any object or scene intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture.
Studynoun
A piece for special practice. See Etude.
Studyverb
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
Studyverb
To apply the mind to books or learning.
Studyverb
To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
Studyverb
To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages.
Studyverb
To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature.
Studyverb
To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech.
Studyverb
To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to devote one's thoughts to; as, to study the welfare of others; to study variety in composition.
Studynoun
a detailed critical inspection
Studynoun
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading);
Studynoun
a written document describing the findings of some individual or group;
Studynoun
a state of deep mental absorption;
Studynoun
a room used for reading and writing and studying;
Studynoun
a branch of knowledge;
Studynoun
preliminary drawing for later elaboration;
Studynoun
attentive consideration and meditation;
Studynoun
someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play);
Studynoun
a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique;
Studyverb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning;
Studyverb
be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
Studyverb
give careful consideration to;
Studyverb
be a student of a certain subject;
Studyverb
learn by reading books;
Studyverb
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes;
Studynoun
the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books
Studynoun
the time devoted by a particular person to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, typically at school, college, or university
Studynoun
an academic book or article on a particular topic
Studynoun
used in the title of an academic subject
Studynoun
a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation
Studynoun
a portrayal in literature or another art form of an aspect of behaviour or character
Studynoun
a thing that is or deserves to be investigated; the subject of an individual's study
Studynoun
the object or aim of someone's endeavours
Studynoun
a person who memorizes a role at a specified speed
Studynoun
a room used or designed for reading, writing, or academic work
Studynoun
a piece of work, especially a drawing, done for practice or as an experiment.
Studynoun
a musical composition designed to develop a player's technical skill.
Studynoun
a thing or person that is an embodiment or good example of something
Studynoun
an amusing or remarkable thing or person
Studyverb
devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books
Studyverb
investigate and analyse (a subject or situation) in detail
Studyverb
apply oneself to study
Studyverb
acquire academic knowledge at an educational establishment
Studyverb
learn intensively about something, especially in preparation for a test of knowledge
Studyverb
(of an actor) try to learn (the words of one's role).
Studyverb
give serious thought or consideration to
Studyverb
look at closely in order to observe or read
Studyverb
make an effort to achieve (a result) or take into account (a person or their wishes)
