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self-guided

American  
[self gahyd-id] / ˈsɛlf ˈgaɪd ɪd /

adjective

  1. guided or directed by the user or the person experiencing it, such as a tour or a program of learning; done without guidance from another.

  2. (of a missile) guided or directed to the target by its own internal programming.


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Skye MRT said many visitors were increasingly taking on the route as part of an organised or self-guided walking holiday, where a hiking app or electronic route may be provided for them to follow.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Overall, while Proton’s support model does not include live interaction, it has a solid foundation for self-guided troubleshooting.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2026

April 26 The 35th Annual Bungalow Heaven Home Tour features self-guided walks through eight homes, with volunteer docents ready to share each home’s history and architecture.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

May 16 The San Clemente Garden Club’s 2026 Garden Tour offers self-guided tours and live entertainment at several local gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

I took a self-guided tour of the downstairs rooms just to make sure that no stone had been left unturned, that no obvious forced entry had been missed.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson

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