self-study

[ self-stuhd-ee ]

noun

, plural self-stud·ies.

1. the study of something by oneself, as through books, records, etc., without direct supervision or attendance in a class:

   She learned to read German by self-study.

2. the study of oneself; self-examination.

adjective

1. designed for or accomplished by self-study:

   a self-study course for learning German.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-study¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

There are also weekly self-study sessions using videos and worksheets.

From Science Daily

Self-study or "self-experimentation" has a rich history in science that dates back hundreds of years.

From Salon

I admit, my self-study proved to be pretty darn anxiety-producing.

From Salon

She and her high school classmates would watch “Speed” in self-study period to de-stress from the pressure cooker of college exam prep, she recalled, but, like for thousands of others, it was the “groundbreaking” release of the first “Matrix” film that resonated with her.

From Los Angeles Times

In its self-study, the university said it was the right choice because of its location — on the California coast, with access to rivers, redwood forests and the ocean — and the university’s commitment to equity and relationships with local tribes.

From Los Angeles Times