casework

noun

case·​work ˈkās-ˌwərk How to pronounce casework (audio)
: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (such as a person or family)
caseworker
ˈkās-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce casework (audio)
noun

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That’s the second-largest category after disability discrimination, which makes up 54% of their casework. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Congressional staffers can access sensitive information such as Social Security numbers on casework files and veterans’ records with no background check, but federal employees across the executive branch are subject to a background check. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026 Ghio’s letter detailed alarming declines in the quality of casework at the agency, including a decline in how often child welfare workers make home visits, supervision of workers and how quickly work on a case begins. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Now, an increasing body of casework pointing to using generative AI in crimes is emerging. — Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for casework

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of casework was in 1892

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casework

noun
case·​work ˈkā-ˌswərk How to pronounce casework (audio)
: social work involving close study of the problems and needs of a person or family
caseworker
-ˌswər-kər How to pronounce casework (audio)
noun

Medical Definition

casework

noun
case·​work ˈkā-ˌswərk How to pronounce casework (audio)
: 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)
caseworker
-ˌswər-kər How to pronounce casework (audio)
noun

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