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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An independent study funded by the company broke down the project’s economic profitability by metal: About 93% from gold, 7% from antimony and less than 1% from silver.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
Winter tourists spent $29.3 billion in communities and destinations across the state in 2023, resulting in a total economic impact of $53.2 billion according to an independent study by Tourism Economics.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024
Some of those concerns were addressed in an independent study made public on Friday night.
—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
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
Winter tourists spent $29.3 billion in communities and destinations across the state in 2023, resulting in a total economic impact of $53.2 billion according to an independent study by Tourism Economics.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024
Some of those concerns were addressed in an independent study made public on Friday night.
—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
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“Independent study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independent%20study. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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