Definition of "casework" [casework]

• Social work devoted to the needs of individual clients or cases. (noun)

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• "But the boom in casework also attracted increased scrutiny from local consumer advocates and attorneys that uncovered examples of improper notarizations."
• "Unions can't just act as giant 'casework' organisations."
• "I wanted to show you a few pictures of my first completed piece of what I guess you'd call "casework"."