Meaning & Definition of word "Case"
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Case
/keɪs/
noun:
- 1. A container or receptacle for holding something.
- Example: She put her glasses in a protective case.
- 2. A matter or situation under consideration.
- Example: The lawyer presented a strong case to the jury.
- 3. An instance of a particular situation.
- Example: In this case, we should consider alternative solutions.
- 4. A container for storing or carrying items, often having a cover.
- Example: He opened the suitcase to pack for his trip.
- 5. The form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective which shows its grammatical function.
- Example: In Latin, nouns have different cases, such as nominative and accusative.
verb:
- 1. To cover or enclose something.
- Example: They decided to case the new electronics in protective plastic.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'cas', from Latin 'casus', meaning 'fall, chance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
case in point:
an example that illustrates a situation or argument.
make a case:
to present a persuasive argument.
the case for:
the reasons or arguments supporting something.
case by case:
evaluating each situation individually.
no case:
indicating that there is no evidence or grounds for something.
Related Words
casework:
The work of social workers in helping clients with their individual cases.
case study:
A detailed analysis of a person, group, event, or situation.
case law:
Law established by the outcome of former court cases.
case management:
A collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the options and services required to meet a client's health needs.
Slang Meanings of case
Meaning: Big case
Example Sentence: That was a big case, but we got it solved.
Meaning: Case closed
Example Sentence: With the new evidence, the detective said the case is closed.