self-study

[self-stuhd-ee]

noun

plural

self-studies 

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

Priced at $4,000 — discounted 50% for those who opt to join after attending a Dow Janes webinar — the program is a self-study video curriculum, Baker said, with corresponding fill-in-the-blank workbooks covering financial concepts “broken down into bite-sized pieces.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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