studie

Studie is a noun used in several European languages, especially Dutch, German, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, to denote study in the sense of focused learning, an investigation, or a formal research project. In Dutch, for example, studie can mean the act of studying as well as a scholarly study or paper, such as a research report or an academic paper. In German, die Studie typically refers to a scientific study or research report, and in the visual arts it can also mean a preparatory drawing or study for a larger work.

Etymology and usage notes: Studie derives from the Latin studium, meaning zeal, pursuit, or application, and spread into various languages through historical contact. In music, the cognate term etude or études is commonly used in French and English to denote a short instrumental study intended for practice; in German the standard musical term is Etüde rather than Studie.

Contexts and meanings: In academia and research, a study or studie is a systematic inquiry designed to answer a question or test a hypothesis, often published as a report or article. In education, the word can refer to a course of study or a student’s program of instruction. In the arts, Studie may indicate a preparatory work—sketches or studies that explore form, technique, or composition before a final piece is produced.

See also: Étude, Etüde (musical study); Study (general term for learning and research). The precise meaning and usage of studie can vary by language and context, but they commonly center on study as activity or on a formal investigation producing knowledge or preparatory material.