case study

American  

noun

1. a 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.

2. case history.

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case study British  

noun

1. the act or an instance of analysing one or more particular cases or case histories with a view to making generalizations

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Etymology

Origin of case study

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

British Gymnastics is working closely with Dr Julie Gooderick, who is leading the research at the University of Kent for a paper titled 'Returning to sport postpartum: a case study of an elite gymnast'.

From BBC

The research team, led by Associate Professor Dr. Nick Pepin of the University of Portsmouth, analyzed information from global climate datasets along with detailed case studies from major mountain regions.

From Science Daily

The deal the government did over the president's tariffs last year was talked up as a case study in the advantages of the relationship they had built.

From BBC

One helpful tip she picked up from someone in the group: Write a case study or other work sample to get another look, even after a rejection.

From The Wall Street Journal

Turkey serves as a recent case study of such a scenario.

From MarketWatch

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