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.

Examples of independent study in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Charlotte City Council is weighing whether to finance an independent study looking at Interstate 77 South improvements and the range of options that could be on the table. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Borough leaders said the move toward regionalization comes after a multi-year review that included an independent study by Keystone Municipal Services, public meetings and community feedback. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 31 July 2026

An independent study conducted in Texas middle schools found that Grade 7 and 8 students who used the platform scored higher on their spring reading state assessment than non-users. — Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The survey reflects the banking industry's experience rather than a nationwide independent study. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for independent study

• bloody
• buddy
• cuddy
• muddy
• ruddy
• scudi
• restudy
• understudy