case study
noun
1
: an intensive analysis of an individual unit (such as a person or community) stressing developmental factors in relation to environment
2
Examples of case study in a Sentence
a case study of prisoners
The company's recent history is a case study in bad management.
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In a case study found that face cream caused itching and burning in an individual.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In a 2023 case study conducted by scholars from Harvard Business School, Coach Sanders mentioned trust and loyalty as foundational elements of his leadership approach.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Joly wrote a case study based on his own time as chairman and CEO of electronics retailer Best Buy.
—Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2024
Steele has become a major player within the TikTok Shop space and has racked up millions in sales from her shopping livestreams — with both Leal and King expressing their admiration for Steele’s brand becoming a case study for success on the platform.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In a 2023 case study conducted by scholars from Harvard Business School, Coach Sanders mentioned trust and loyalty as foundational elements of his leadership approach.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Joly wrote a case study based on his own time as chairman and CEO of electronics retailer Best Buy.
—Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2024
Steele has become a major player within the TikTok Shop space and has racked up millions in sales from her shopping livestreams — with both Leal and King expressing their admiration for Steele’s brand becoming a case study for success on the platform.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Case study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case%20study. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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