Meanings
nounindependent study (usually uncountable, plural independent studies)
plural independent studies
- uncountableusuallyAn educational activity undertaken by an individual with little to no supervision, as part of a course offered by an institution.
Synonyms: directed study
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn educational activity undertaken by an individual with little to no supervision, as part of a course offered by an institution.
Similar
directed study
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APA
independent study. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/independent%20study
MLA
“independent study.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/independent%20study. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “independent study,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/independent%20study.
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