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casework

case·work
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [keys-wurk]
    • /ˈkeɪsˌwɜrk/
    • /ˈkeɪ.swɜːk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [keys-wurk]
    • /ˈkeɪsˌwɜrk/

Definitions of casework word

  • uncountable noun casework Casework is social work that involves actually dealing or working with the people who need help. 3
  • noun casework social work based on close study of the personal histories and circumstances of individuals and families 3
  • noun casework social work in which the worker investigates a case of personal or family maladjustment and gives advice and guidance 3
  • noun casework cabinetwork (def 1). 1
  • noun casework Social work directly concerned with individuals, especially that involving a study of a person’s family history and personal circumstances. 1
  • noun casework social work 1

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Parts of speech for Casework

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

casework popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

casework usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for casework

noun casework

  • relief — prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast.
  • welfare — the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization; well-being: to look after a child's welfare; the physical or moral welfare of society.
  • welfare work — the efforts or programs of an agency, community, business organization, etc., to improve living conditions, increase job opportunities, secure hospitalization, and the like, for needy persons within its jurisdiction.
  • community service — Community service is unpaid work that criminals sometimes do as a punishment instead of being sent to prison.
  • good works — (Christianity) A person's beneficent actions or deeds, especially those of a charitable nature which advance one's progress toward salvation.

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