self-study

self-study
/self"stud"ee/, n., pl. self-studies, adj.
n.
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.
adj.
3. designed for or accomplished by self-study: a self-study course for learning German.
[1675-85]

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