casework

¹ American  

[keys-wurk] / ˈkeɪsˌwɜrk /

Or case work

noun

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

2. 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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casework ² American  

[keys-wurk] / ˈkeɪsˌwɜrk /

noun

1. cabinetwork.

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casework British  

/ ˈkeɪsˌwɜːk /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• caseworker noun

Etymology

Origin of casework¹

case ¹ + work

Origin of casework²

case ² + work

Example Sentences

Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London at the Met, said Wednesday that the force had seen "a significant increase in our casework relating to national security in recent years".

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Ipsa chairman Richard Lloyd said the role of an MP had "evolved", with parliamentarians "dealing with higher levels of complex casework, and abuse and intimidation".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The San Francisco office had 50 workers who handled the vast majority of casework for California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

The Cabinet Office said her role would not involve propriety casework or investigations.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

It was time to start picking up the dropped threads, the loose edges, the bits of braggadocio here and there; it was time to get on the stick and start putting serious casework together.

From The Hacker Crackdown, law and disorder on the electronic frontier by Sterling, Bruce