casework
nounUK /ˈkeɪs.wɜːk/
US /ˈkeɪs.wɝːk/
Casework is the job of helping people with their problems one by one.
The social worker spent the morning doing casework with families in need.
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2. The work of investigating and handling individual legal or criminal cases.
The detective's casework led to the arrest of the suspect.
3. The decorative or protective outer structure of a building, such as window frames and doors.
The old house still had its original wooden casework around the windows.
4. The practice of managing individual cases in medicine or social services.
Her casework at the clinic involved following up with each patient.