What does "home study" mean?

A screening of the home and life of prospective adoptive parents prior to allowing an adoption to take place.

What is a synonym for "home study"?

Common synonyms include: independent activity, study room.

noun

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Noun

1
A screening of the home and life of prospective adoptive parents prior to allowing an adoption to take place.
2
a course of study carried out at home rather than in a classroom wordnet