Definition of self-directed
1
: directed for or by oneself
self-directed retirement plans self-directed classroom activities a self-directed performance
2
: directed at oneself
self-directed anger
3
: directing oneself or capable of directing oneself
empowering students to become self-directed learners
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The first known use of self-directed was in 1742
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