case studies
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pluralof case study.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
case studynouna study of an individual unit, as a person, family, or social group, usually emphasizing developmental issues and relationships with the environment, especially in order to compare a larger group to the individual unit.
Example Sentences
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Since the majority of families featured in the book are Christian, these case studies also help address the extent to which religious reasons factor into the choice to homeschool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He began sharing his case studies on social media.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
I now use EganaGoldpfeil and Tack Fat as case studies in the college course I teach on ethics in finance.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
To investigate the issue, scientists combined large scale analysis of scientific publications with detailed case studies.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
It also includes case studies from several different culture areas.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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