SELF-DIRECTED | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Self-directed

Self-directed

self·di·rect·ed

Definition/Meaning

(adjective)

Guided or controlled by oneself, rather than by others.

e.g. The self-directed learner took online courses to improve her skills.

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