case study
noun
1
: an intensive analysis of an individual unit (such as a person or community) stressing developmental factors in relation to environment
2
Examples of case study in a Sentence
a case study of prisoners
The company's recent history is a case study in bad management.
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Arsenal’s recent 2-0 win over West Ham was a good case study for what Rice could offer in different roles.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
With My Father’s Shadow, Rachel [Dargavel] is a very interesting case study.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The Northern Ireland case study That stands in contrast to peace agreements that have succeeded elsewhere using more inclusive diplomatic frameworks, like in Northern Ireland.
—Dana El Kurd, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Ganapathi points to the auto sector as a case study for a hidden way consumers are struggling.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
With My Father’s Shadow, Rachel [Dargavel] is a very interesting case study.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The Northern Ireland case study That stands in contrast to peace agreements that have succeeded elsewhere using more inclusive diplomatic frameworks, like in Northern Ireland.
—Dana El Kurd, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Ganapathi points to the auto sector as a case study for a hidden way consumers are struggling.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for case study
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“Case study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case%20study. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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