CASEWORK Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

casework

or case work

[ keys-wurk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

[ keys-wurk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

cabinetwork ( def 1 ).

casework

/ ˈ��ɪ��ˌ��ɜː�� /

noun

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

Discover More

Derived Forms

ˈ��ˌ�ɴǰ��, noun

Discover More

�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of casework¹

case ¹ + work

Origin of casework²

case ² + work

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

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

From

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

From

"My dedicated team will be handling correspondence, casework, and urgent issues on my behalf," she added.

From

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

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

From

Browse