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casework1

Syllabification: (case·work)
Pronunciation: /ˈkāsˌwərk/
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Definition of casework

noun

  • social work directly concerned with individuals, especially that involving a study of a person’s family history and personal circumstances.

Derivatives

caseworker

noun

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