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

: case history

Examples of case study in a Sentence

a case study of prisoners

The company's recent history is a case study in bad management.

Recent Examples on the Web

This case study will look at the development and practical application of the system as an example of R&D moving from prototype to production technology. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

The company’s success has become a case study for the ailing $50 billion Swiss watch industry and the broader luxury economy. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Each of the four provides an interesting case study on what teams and networks will tolerate. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

What Siemens Did With 100 Bank Accounts An October 2025 Deutsche Bank case study describes Siemens consolidating more than 100 North American bank accounts into one physical account supported by virtual accounts. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for case study

• understudy
• bloody
• buddy
• cuddy
• muddy
• ruddy
• scudi
• restudy