: study of oneself
also : a record of observations from such study

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Of course, few patients can conduct the sort of rigorous self-study that Fajgenbaum did, and pharmaceutical companies have little incentive to find novel uses for old drugs, which bring in little money. Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 15 July 2025 Whether through micro-credentials, mentorships, or self-study, a love for learning ensures continual growth and adaptability in a rapidly changing professional landscape. Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The plot’s details were subsequently revealed in the CIA’s self-study of questionable tactics. Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 In September, the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Programs released a 103-page draft self-study report outlining Columbia’s compliance with accreditation benchmarks. Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 2025 Provide tiered pricing, ranging from self-study courses to individualized coaching. Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 According to the American Montessori Society, schools must pay $140 for an application package, an application fee of $800, $250 for the review of the school’s self-study and then an annual report fee of $280 due every year of the seven that accreditation lasts for. Michael McShane, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 However, only students who have the time, motivation, and resources to self-study and score highly on APs—without sacrificing the quality of their grades in their high school courses—should consider this path. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 His background in optics, combined with years of self-study through YouTube tutorials, fashion courses, and hands-on experimentation, has turned Zhang into a quiet authority on the intersection of photography and technology. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-study was in 1547

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“Self-study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-study. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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