Answer: studying

AnswerCrossword Clue
studyingGive serious thought or consideration to
studyingAcquire academic knowledge at an educational establishment
studyingApply oneself to study
studyingLearn intensively about something, esp. in preparation for a test of knowledge
studyingMake an effort to achieve (a result) or take into account (a person or their wishes)
studyingLook at closely in order to observe or read
studyingSTUDY, to apply oneself to learning
studying(of an actor) Try to learn (the words of one's role)
studyingInvestigate and analyze (a subject or situation) in detail
studyingDevote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on (an academic subject), esp. by means of books