1. A technique, procedure, or approach that operates autonomously without reliance on external systems, authorities, or dependencies
The researcher developed an independent method to verify the results without external laboratory assistance.
O pesquisador desenvolveu um método independente para verificar os resultados sem assistência de laboratório externa.
2. A self-contained approach to problem-solving or learning that does not depend on mainstream or established frameworks
She preferred an independent method of study rather than following the standard curriculum.
Ela preferia um método independente de estudo em vez de seguir o currículo padrão.