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case⋅work

1[keys-wurk]
–noun
1. the work of investigation, advice, supervision, etc., by social workers or the like, in cases handled by them.
2. 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.
Also, case work.


Origin:
case 1 + work

case⋅work

2[keys-wurk]
–noun
cabinetwork (def. 1).

Origin:
case 2 + work
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case·work   (kās'wûrk')   
n.  Social work devoted to the needs of individual clients or cases.
case'work'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: case·work
Pronunciation: 'kA-"sw&rk
Function: noun
: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, andadjustments of the individual case (as a person or family in need of financial or psychiatric aid)
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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