self-guided

adjective

self-guid·​ed ˌself-ˈgī-dəd How to pronounce self-guided (audio)
: being guided by oneself or itself : self-guiding
self-guided tours
self-guided learning
a self-guided missile

Examples of self-guided in a Sentence

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Why Did Our Paleolithic Ancestors Paint Cave Art? Respecting Sacred Cave Sites Places like Horseshoe Canyon and Petroglyph National Monument are self-guided, which means anyone can approach the ancient art. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024 Where twentieth-century Turkish leaders had an emotional attachment to Europe, Erdogan does not; his Turkey is more self-guided and convinced of its own virtues. Soner Cagaptay, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2024 And while the tour is self-guided, hosts and volunteers are positioned at each stop to answer questions and dole out information about interior design, unique features, history and more. Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Tours are self-guided and range in price from 34.50 to $42.50. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024 The Blaze is self-guided and open to all ages, with strollers and wheelchairs both welcome. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023 Tour types include guided (in a small group of up to 18) and self-guided (in a private group of up to 12), providing a great option for independent exploration. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2023 Taliesin West is self-guided, stunning, and full of angles and light. Beth Jones, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023 The program is largely self-guided. Grace Gallagher, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-guided was in 1733

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“Self-guided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-guided. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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