careful study
noun phraseUK /ˈkeəfl ˈstʌdi/
US /ˈkerfl ˈstʌdi/
A careful study is when you look at something very closely and slowly so you can learn all about it.
The scientist did a careful study of the tiny ants in the garden.
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2. A piece of work in which someone examines a subject in detail to discover new facts.
She wrote a careful study of how plants grow in the desert.
3. The act of reading or looking at something with full attention.
A careful study of the map helped them find the hidden trail.
4. A report or book that presents the results of detailed research.
The library has a careful study about birds that migrate each year.