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casework
noun
case·work
ˈkās-ˌwərk
: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (such as a person or family)
Examples of casework in a Sentence
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The organization has multiple offices and over a dozen permanent employees managing casework.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2024
Interpol was also brought in to help coordinate casework.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2024
Walnut casework spruces up the area and adds bountiful space to stash bath linens.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
The project employs 51 workers who do casework, outreach or both.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
Police also noted in their release that genetic genealogy casework and confirmation testing — which was key in identifying Young — can cost up to $10,000 and that additional funding is necessary to identify more remains.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
In 2024, look for wood shelves and other casework around the home that has a warm stain.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
No additional staff can be hired, but the current staff can stay on and perform constituent casework.
—Kevin Freking The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2023
Additionally, grants can be applied to partnerships with new or existing shelters — where most initial casework is completed for arriving immigrants — to expand legal services, or to contract with lawyers or law students who are available to help part time.
—Ivy Scott, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1892, in the meaning defined above
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“Casework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casework. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
casework
noun
case·work
ˈkā-ˌswərk
: social work involving close study of the problems and needs of a person or family
Medical Definition
casework
noun
case·work
ˈkā-ˌswərk
: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (as a person or family in need of financial or psychiatric aid)
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