casework — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any type of work done on an individual case, such as a legal case or a client case in social services.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   caseworking

   Examples

   Most of her time is spent on casework, rather than research.

2. Any type of work done on an individual case, such as a legal case or a client case in social services. The work of an MP or other politician to help or advocate for constituents who have problems.

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   MPs and their staff deal with a wide range of issues in their constituency casework. Sometimes their role will be giving advice, explaining policy, or pointing the constituent in the right direction for support, but most casework requires the MP becoming directly involved in the process.

3. Boxlike or box-shaped woodwork or manufactured, boxed furniture.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

Noun

1. close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment

   Broader terms

   welfare worksocial service