Meaning & Definition of word "Case"

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.