1. Support or assistance provided by an external, unaffiliated party with no vested interest in the outcome
The project received independent support from a third-party auditor.
O projeto recebeu apoio independente de um auditor terceirizado.
2. In technology/engineering, a structural or mechanical element that functions autonomously without dependence on other systems
Each column serves as independent support for the building's weight distribution.
Cada coluna serve como apoio independente para a distribuição de peso do edifício.
3. Help or backing provided by someone or something that remains neutral and unbiased
The research gained credibility through independent support from academic institutions.
A pesquisa ganhou credibilidade através do apoio independente de instituições acadêmicas.