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close study

NOUN
brown study
Synonyms
WEAK
absorption abstraction deep thought deep thoughtfulness dreamy abstraction engrossment preoccupation profound thought quiet ecstasy reverie study
NOUN
judgment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis appraisal assessment award belief conclusion conviction decree determination evaluation finding idea inquiry observation opinion order resolution result review ruling scrutiny sentence verdict view
STRONG
appreciation arbitration contemplation deduction estimate estimation examination exploration inference inquest inquisition inspection pursuit quest reconnaissance regard report research search sifting summary
WEAK
assaying probing weigh-in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accusation answer beginning start
STRONG
disregard ignorance neglect
WEAK
inanity indecision misjudgment stupidity

Example Sentences

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Earlier video footage of wolf hunts lacked the clarity needed for close study, but newly installed trail cameras may finally provide answers.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

While the pattern is not identical to the Sutton Hoo helmet, after close study of the two fragmented helmet panels, Mr Pentz says there are "many similarities".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

For Miller, two elements warrant particularly close study: the size and quantity of logs on the beach and the coarsening of its sand and gravel, both of which provide vital environmental clues.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023

But one constant across both seasons has been a close study of fatherhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022

He’d made a close study of Warren Buffett, who had somehow managed to be both wildly popular and hugely successful.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis