self-study

[self-stuhd-ee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural

self-studies

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.
the study of oneself; self-examination.

adjective

designed for or accomplished by self-study.
a self-study course for learning German.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-study¹

First recorded in 1675–85

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While he has no formal legal background, Jackson said he is familiar with the law through “self-study” and represented himself previously.

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

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

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

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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.

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