casework
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Definition of casework
: 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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Examples of casework in a Sentence
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One former Customs and Border Protection manager with extensive knowledge of the Border Patrol’s disciplinary process said the quality of casework was lacking and the end results of investigations inconsistent. — A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, "“Dirtbag,” “Savages,” “Subhuman”: A Border Agent’s Hateful Career and the Crime That Finally Ended It," 16 Aug. 2019 The Samson Pavilion has an overall visual coolness, but that’s moderated by wood casework and attractive and comfortable furniture, including chairs and worktables in oiled white oak, designed by Foster’s office. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "Is CWRU-Clinic Health Education Campus just another big shiny box at a sprawling medical center? - Steven Litt," 14 July 2019 The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority doesn’t account for members’ maternity leave, leaving budgets for municipal work and constituency casework uncovered. — Kristen Bellstrom, Fortune, "Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt: The Broadsheet," 18 June 2019 The hotel’s design evokes both Scandinavian and Japanese vibes, with lots of Baltic birch casework, high ceilings, and polished concrete floors. — Todd Plummer, Vogue, "Denver’s Coolest Bars, Restaurants, and Shops Are All in This One Neighborhood," 6 Nov. 2018 Diane's new work as a partner at a predominantly black firm provides a bounty of topical casework in an era rife with outrage and high-tech lawlessness. — Author: Hank Stuever, Anchorage Daily News, "Summer is the right time for those TV shows you’ve heard about, but never got around to watching," 14 June 2018 Mahogany casework and cork floors enhance the main floor, which holds a step-down living room, dining area and kitchen. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "‘Moonlight’ star Mahershala Ali snaps up L.A. home with contemporary allure," 13 June 2018 The traditional methods used in routine casework simply will not work on these extreme case scenarios . . — Cristela Guerra, BostonGlobe.com, "The MFA, the FBI, and the 4,000-year-old mummy," 25 Apr. 2018 Female members of Congress are more likely to emphasize constituent services — communicating with voters and placing more staffers in district offices (which allows them to perform more casework). — Danny Hayes, Washington Post, "Do women in Congress work harder than their male colleagues?," 8 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'casework.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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casework
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English Language Learners Definition of casework
: the work done by a social worker to help fix the problems of a person or family
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casework
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Medical Definition of casework
: 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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