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stand-alone

British  

adjective

  1. computing (of a device or system) capable of operating independently of any other device or system

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“Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery confirms that the stand-alone platform era is ending, with scale becoming the primary determinant of competitiveness.”

From Los Angeles Times

They are integrated into distribution and optimization systems that no stand-alone ad agency can match.

From The Wall Street Journal

A stand-alone sale of CNN before or after a split would have significant tax implications.

From The Wall Street Journal

GE Vernova, in its brief history as a stand-alone company, is building a legacy of both business and Wall Street success.

From Barron's

But a stand-alone index of U.S. stocks has underperformed a version that includes only non-U.

From Barron's