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)
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Genetic genealogy casework and confirmation testing have shown successful results but can cost up to $10,000 per case, police said.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
After almost 140 years, some of the home’s original remaining features include the casework moldings, gas fireplaces, bay windows, and quarter-sawn oak flooring with cherry banding.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Charges were issued over three months after the crash due to casework that had to be completed, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Director of Communications Maria Miller told the Free Press.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Why it’s needed: The existing middle school was built in 1954 and has major building systems, as well as classroom flooring, lighting, ceilings and casework that need replacement.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
After almost 140 years, some of the home’s original remaining features include the casework moldings, gas fireplaces, bay windows, and quarter-sawn oak flooring with cherry banding.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Charges were issued over three months after the crash due to casework that had to be completed, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Director of Communications Maria Miller told the Free Press.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Why it’s needed: The existing middle school was built in 1954 and has major building systems, as well as classroom flooring, lighting, ceilings and casework that need replacement.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Casework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casework. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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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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