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self-direction

UK
/ˌself.dɪˈrek.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlf.dəˈrɛk.ʃən/

Translations

self-directionnoun
UK
/ˌself.dɪˈrek.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlf.dəˈrɛk.ʃən/
Abstract noun; usually uncountable.
Self-direction is essential for successful remote work.
L’autonomie est essentielle pour réussir le travail à distance.
Additional translations
autodirectionTerme spécialisé, surtout en psychologie et en éducation.
Synonyms
self-regulation
self-determination
independence
self-management
self-governance
self-reliance
personal agency
self-motivation
initiative
self-guidance
self-sufficiency
self-rule
autonomy
Antonyms
dependence
heteronomy
external control
subordination
self-directionadjective
Attributive use before another noun; relating to self-direction.
autodirigéSurtout en éducation et pour des programmes ou méthodes favorisant l’autonomie.
The school designed a self-direction program for older students.
L’école a conçu un programme autodirigé pour les élèves plus âgés.
Synonyms
self-guided
internally motivated
self-initiated
self-governing
self-managed
self-driven
self-starting
self-sufficient
self-reliant
independent
autonomous
self-motivated
self-directed
Antonyms
dependent
controlled
supervised
guided
subordinate
heteronomous

Definitions

self-directionnoun
the ability or practice of directing and controlling one's own actions, decisions, or life without outside guidance
Self-direction is essential for successful remote work.
self-directionadjective
relating to or involving self-direction
The school designed a self-direction program for older students.
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