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casework

noun case·work \ˈkās-ˌwərk\

: the work done by a social worker to help fix the problems of a person or family

Full Definition of CASEWORK

:  social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (as a person or family)
case·work·er \-ˌwər-kər\ noun
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First Known Use of CASEWORK

1886
Medical Dictionary

casework

noun case·work \ˈkā-ˌswərk\

Medical Definition of CASEWORK

:  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)
case·work·er \-ˌswər-kər\ noun

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