define graduate study
studâ¢y. 1. application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or reflection. 2. the acquisition of knowledge or skill in a particular branch of learning, science, or art: the study of law. 3. Often, studies. a student's work at school or college: to pursue one's studies. 4. something studied or to be studied. 5. a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject, phenomenon, etc.