studyingandpolishing
nounUK /ˈstʌdiɪŋ ənd ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/
US /ˈstʌdiɪŋ ənd ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
Studying and polishing means learning about something and then making it better and shinier.
Her studying and polishing of the old silver cup made it look brand new.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Reading carefully and then rubbing something until it is smooth and bright.
His studying and polishing of the gemstone took all afternoon.
3. Working hard to get better at a skill by practicing it again and again.
With daily studying and polishing, she became a great piano player.
4. Looking closely at a plan and fixing small mistakes to make it perfect.
The team's studying and polishing of the project made it much stronger.