Learn English – Meaning of “under study”

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I am writing an article in English, which is not my native language, and I need some help in understanding some well known words, so that I can use them.

The expression under study, what does it mean?

For me, I am writing about a field which is not studied well yet, so how to describe its state? Does the expression under study fit here? If no, what are some other expressions that can be used here?

Thank you in advance.

Best Answer

I do not believe under study is the right phrase you are looking for in this context. As is mentioned by @MorganFR, it relates more to being an apprentice of another when it is used in normal circumstances.

In your context, I would suggest the term unexplored.

unexplored

Not evaluated or discussed in detail.
the research focuses on an unexplored theme in European history

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