casework

¹

or case work

[ keys-wurk ]

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.

casework

²

[ keys-wurk ]

noun

1. cabinetwork ( def 1 ).

casework

/ ˈkeɪsˌwɜːk /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈcaseˌworker, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of casework¹

case ¹ + work

Origin of casework²

case ² + work

Example Sentences

They said their officers' "increasing casework" was driven by the "rising numbers of young people being drawn into the ideology through social media and online platforms".

From BBC

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

From BBC

A special master assigned earlier this month to oversee the troubled prison will review the casework and “ensure inmates are transferred to the correct location,” U.S.

From Seattle Times

"Our laboratory is currently validating these novel methods to be used in routine casework."

From Science Daily

"I do not wish to underestimate the significance of this case, but the reality is we have a small team within our specialist casework division who have a very large range of competing pressures."

From BBC