Private study involves applying oneself to acquire knowledge or learning, or examining or analyzing a subject.

However, the children did acquire considerable learning; and at least one member later became great.

It is the policy of the college that its students not only learn the engineering subjects, but also acquire communication, lifelong learning, team, and multitasking skills.

He soon, however, acquired much classical learning.

The exclusive purpose of the reading is to advance in divine love, and not to acquire learning and indulge in curiosity.

Thankfully he is removed from the zone of temptation by going to Paris to acquire learning.

William Carroll had little formal education as a child, but acquired practical learning from working in his father's business.

Which perhaps was better for you, Master, than to stop to watch the lady Amada acquire learning.

As well, her acquaintances there were not entirely sympathetic with her ambition to acquire higher learning.

By giving students from the developing countries the opportunity of acquiring learning within the EU, we can help them disseminate this knowledge in their own countries.