independent study
noun
: a course of study done by a student without an instructor or with help from an instructor but not as part of an organized class
She is doing an independent study in Art History this semester.
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Some of those concerns were addressed in an independent study made public on Friday night.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024
In addition to her regular coursework, Sophia takes extra classes for an independent study to earn her Arts Seal in Piano.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
An independent study conducted by TRI Princeton found the serum sealed 98% of split ends after one use.
—Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The benefit will pay for certificate, associate, bachelor's, independent study and master's level courses.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024
In addition to her regular coursework, Sophia takes extra classes for an independent study to earn her Arts Seal in Piano.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
An independent study conducted by TRI Princeton found the serum sealed 98% of split ends after one use.
—Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The benefit will pay for certificate, associate, bachelor's, independent study and master's level courses.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for independent study
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“Independent study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independent%20study. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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