casework

or case work

[ keys-wurk ]

/ ˈkeɪsˌwɜrk /

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noun

the work of investigation, advice, supervision, etc., by social workers or the like, in cases handled by them.

Sociology. a close study of psychological and sociological factors in the history of an individual or family in unfavorable circumstances, with a view to improving personal and family conditions.

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Origin of casework

case¹ + work

Other definitions for casework (2 of 2)

casework²

[ keys-wurk ]

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noun

cabinetwork (def. 1).

Origin of casework

case² + work

How to use casework in a sentence

Certain features of its history suggest why this may be the case.
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And, in the case of fluoride, at least, that doubt might actually be justified.
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If anything the work the two cops and the maintenance guy were doing deserves more respect and probably helped a lot more people.
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Why, some might be asking, am I being so harsh on their work so soon after they died?
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“I love my job and I love my city and I am committed to the work here,” he said in a statement.
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The case was an assault and battery that came off between two men named Brown and Henderson.
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In this case, I suspect, there was co-operant a strongly marked childish characteristic, the love of producing an effect.
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Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.
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Sometimes in the case of large plants, cones have been known to occur on the tips of the branches of the Marsh Horsetail.
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As a rule, however, even in the case of extreme varieties, a careful examination of the specimen will enable it to be identified.
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British Dictionary definitions for casework

casework

/ (ˈkeɪsˌwɜːk) /

noun

social work based on close study of the personal histories and circumstances of individuals and families

Derived forms of casework

caseworker, noun

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casework

or case work

Origin of casework

Other definitions for casework (2 of 2)

Origin of casework

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How to use casework in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for casework

Derived forms of casework