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 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

Ben Lumsdaine, a lawyer at Refugee Advice and Casework Service in Australia, which has been handling some of the cases, said the athletes generally reflect the reality of global need.

From New York Times • May 29, 2018

“Some have been to us for advice,” Ben Lumsdaine, a solicitor at the Refugee Advice and Casework Service, told the paper on Tuesday.

From Reuters • May 14, 2018

Scott Cosgriff, from the Refugee Advice and Casework Service, says the code has created a “very unfair process” for asylum seekers.

From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2016

Nicola Rees, senior crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service Wales Complex Casework Unit, said the crime was "despicable and callous".

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2014

Casework is sent by e-mail instead of using human couriers.

From Washington Post