swot
noun

- to learn as much as you can about a subject, especially before an exam

Cambridge Dictionary

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The verb SWOT is thought to be a modification of "sweat," as in putting forth great effort. It is often used in conjunction with the preposition "up" and usually refers to studying for an exam, although it can mean learning generally about any subject, regardless if there is an exam.

If you are thinking about going on holiday to a new destination, you can SWOT UP on what the country or region has to offer.

As a noun, a SWOT is a person who studies hard, especially one regarded as spending too much time studying. This term usually has negative connotations and is synonymous with popular slang terms like "nerd and geek".

The noun swot should be not confused with the business acronym SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) a structured planning method for analyzing new projects and business ventures.

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SYNONYMS

to cram, to slog, to bone up on, to (go) hit the books

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Practice OWAD in a conversation

"It always pays off to SWOT UP on your interviewer before the interview."