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 casework¹

case ² + work

Example Sentences

"Housing is probably about half of the casework we deal with in my constituency and talking to other members of the Senedd it's the same across Wales," she said.

From BBC

"I'm really concerned about what we're seeing in some of our casework," he said.

From BBC

A former justice secretary told us these types of appeals backlogs are often caused by "poor casework management" from the Home Office during the initial application phase.

From BBC

An assembly spokesman said MLAs employ staff for "a range of roles such as casework, research and communications".

From BBC

Retaining the best prosecutors, whose casework is largely apolitical, has been a longstanding challenge for the government.

From Los Angeles Times