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self-paced

American  
[self-peyst] / ˈsɛlfˈpeɪst /

adjective

  1. (of an educational system, course, etc.) done or designed to be accomplished at the student's own speed.

    self-paced instruction.


Etymology

Origin of self-paced

First recorded in 1970–75

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For those who’d insisted that only self-paced classes would attract the market share of international business, the people taking my classes ironically spanned 50 countries.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

The initiative offers year- and semester-long programs, workshops and asynchronous, self-paced online modules.

From Science Daily Mar. 13, 2024

The yoga is self-paced and involves basic stretching to create a relaxed atmosphere to help participants unwind.

From Reuters Aug. 7, 2023

She led a self-paced existence, where she could eat, sleep, and read as and when she liked.

From Scientific American Apr. 24, 2023

Learning is self-paced, motivated by individual interests and priorities and by the perspectives that learning opens.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin

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