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

Encourage satisfied clients to share reviews, testimonials or case studies, then consistently feature those stories across your website, social media and sales conversations to build lasting credibility. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Prior to Ustyle, Mialus would often make suggestions based on new arrivals, as opposed to user behavior or preference, according to a case study published on Ustyle’s website. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Since 2020, the county has become a national case study in how election conspiracy theories can influence public institutions. — Drew Askeland, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The report draws on 16 supporting case studies spanning both screen and games. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 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