self-stud•y(self′stud′ē),USA pronunciationn., pl.-stud•ies,adj. n.
the study of something by oneself, as through books, records, etc., without direct supervision or attendance in a class:She learned to read German by self-study.
the study of oneself; self-examination.
adj.
designed for or accomplished by self-study:a self-study course for learning German.