casework

1 of 2

noun (1)

case·​work ˈkās-ˌwərk 

: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (such as a person or family)

caseworker

ˈkās-ˌwər-kər 

noun

caseworker

2 of 2

noun (2)

case·​work·​er ˈkās-ˌwər-kər 

: a worker (as in a social welfare agency) who investigates, diagnoses, and often assists in individual cases (as of persons or families in need of financial or psychiatric aid)

Examples of casework in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The letter also detailed drops in the quality of casework at DCF, including significant declines in the frequency of in-person visits with adults and children. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026

Now, an increasing body of casework pointing to using generative AI in crimes is emerging. — Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026

Staff members from Khanna’s office will assist community members with casework and answer questions. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026

The office has held trainings on the use of AI in legal cases and has removed one of its prosecutors from all casework pending an investigation. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

case entry 1 + worker

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1892, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for casework

• bodywork
• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• telework

Kids Definition

casework

noun

case·​work ˈkā-ˌswərk 

: social work involving close study of the problems and needs of a person or family

caseworker

-ˌswər-kər 

noun

Medical Definition

casework

noun

case·​work ˈkā-ˌswərk 

: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (as a person or family in need of financial or psychiatric aid)

caseworker

-ˌswər-kər 

noun