Definition of case - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storagecontainer or covering designed to protect or hold objects
- She carried her violin in a hard case..
2.
logicspecific situation or example
- In this case, we should act quickly.
3.
medicalinstance of a disease or condition
- There was a new case of flu reported.
4.
court disputelegal proceeding or lawsuit
- The court will hear the case next week.
5.
packagingbox containing multiple items, often for sale
- We bought a case of soda for the party.
6.
workperson or problem being dealt with by a professional
- The social worker handled the case with care.
7.
argumentationset of reasons supporting an argument
- He made a strong case for the new policy.
8.
furnitureUK piece of furniture for displaying itemsUK
- The museum had a case full of ancient artifacts.
9.
linguisticsTECH. grammatical category indicating a noun's functionTECH.
- The word 'him' is in the objective case.
Verb
1.
investigateexamine or inspect something thoroughly
- The detective cased the area for clues..
2.
packagingput an item into a protective container
- They cased the fragile items for shipping.
3.
surveillanceUS inspect a place secretly for a crimeUS
- The thieves cased the bank before the heist.
Images of case
container or covering designed to protect or hold objects 
box containing multiple items, often for sale
Expressions with case
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situation that is considered resolved
After the confession, the detective declared the case closed.
statement meaning a discussion or argument is finished and settled
Once she showed the written contract, he shrugged and said, "Case dismissed."
something in a useless or hopeless condition
The old car was a total basket case, beyond repair.
person receiving help because they are poor or in trouble
He didn't want to be seen as a charity case by his friends..
lack sufficient grounds or proof to succeed in an argument
Without witnesses, you haven't got a case, so drop the claim.
matter requiring immediate attention or action
We must focus on the case in hand before anything else.
example illustrating a point
The recent election is a case in point.
decision is final and not open to debate
He said no, so the case is closed.
if that happens, then this result follows
You might be late, in which case call me.
present arguments to support a position
She made a case for the new policy.
stop discussing or considering an issue
Let's drop a case and move on to other topics.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She always gets on my case about my messy room.
give reasons or evidence to support an idea or action
She tried to make out a case for more funding.
reluctantly confirming an undesirable fact or situation
I'm afraid that's the case, we are out of stock.
appropriate to the circumstances or situation
The judge will decide the penalty, as the case may be.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She is always on his case about his messy room.
organize arguments to persuade others
She needed to build a case for the new project proposal.
temporary state of worry or fear
He got a case of the jitters before the job interview.
someone hiding a particular aspect of their life
She is a closet case when it comes to her love for comic books.
solve a difficult problem or mystery
The detective worked tirelessly to crack the case.
successfully complete an investigation
After weeks of work, they finally cracked the case.
stop criticizing or nagging someone
He finally got off my case after I explained.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She always gets on my case about my messy room.
I believe my point is proven
After showing the data, she said, 'I rest my case'..
Origin of case
Latin, casus (fall) + French, cas (case)
Terms with case included in their meaning
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accessories
small flat case for carrying personal items like cash and cards
sleeping surface
fabric case filled with deformable or resilient material for sleeping on
regardless of circumstances
in any case
future
expected to happen or be the case
use case
intended role or aim behind an action, plan or thing
flexibility
in any case or regardless of anything else
comparison
shows something true in the same way for another case
medical
severe case of the common cold
nature
silky case spun by insect larvae for protection
makeup
small mirror in a compact case
jewelry
small case worn on a necklace
degree
far from being the case
situations
in any case or situation
exception
except for a specific case
cosmetics
small case for face powder with mirror
school
small case for carrying school books
carrying case
bag used to carry tools
umbrella storage
protective case for carrying an umbrella
accessories
case for holding credit or business cards
food
pastry case with eggs, cheese, and other foods
tape holder
small case with magnetic tape for audio or video
verification
prove to be the case after investigation
cosmetics
small case for cosmetics with a mirror
guarantee
make certain something happens or is the case
Examples of case in a sentence
The case was lined with velvet to protect the jewelry. That is not always the case. In her case, the delay was unavoidable. Doctors monitored the case closely for any changes. Each case required a different treatment approach. The lawyer prepared for the case meticulously.
The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence. The store offers a case of wine at a discount. He carried a case of books to the library. The detective reviewed the case thoroughly before proceeding. Each case requires a unique approach from the therapist. The lawyer presented a compelling case in court. Her case for the project was well-received by the board. The jeweler arranged the rings in a glass case. A lit case displayed the library’s rare books. The nominative case is used for subjects. In Latin, the genitive case shows possession. They decided to case the joint before the heist. She cased the library for the rare book. The workers cased the equipment before the move. She carefully cased the antique vase for transport. They planned to case the jewelry store at midnight. The detective suspected someone was casing the neighborhood.
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- French:étui, inspecter, ...
- German:Gehäuse, untersuchen, ...
- Italian:custodia, ispezionare, ...
- Spanish:estuche, examinar, ...
- Portuguese:estojo, examinar, ...
- Chinese:箱子, 检查, ...
- Japanese:ケース, 調査する, ...
- Arabic:حَقِيبَة, فَحَصَ, ...
- Hebrew:נַרְתִּיק, לִסְרוֹק, ...
- Russian:чехол, исследовать, ...
- Ukrainian:чохол, досліджувати, ...
- Hindi:केस, जांच करना, ...
Definition of CASE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: computer-aided software engineeringTECH. tools to help design and develop softwareTECH.
- Developers used CASE to improve the software design process efficiently.
- CASE tools streamline the software development process.
- Using CASE, developers can automate repetitive coding tasks.
Origin of CASE
Latin casus (fall, chance)
View all translations of CASE
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- French:CASE, ...
- German:Computerunterstützte Softwareentwicklung, ...
- Italian:CASE, ...
- Spanish:IAAD, ...
- Portuguese:engenharia de software assistida por computador, ...
- Chinese:CASE, ...
- Japanese:コンピュータ支援ソフトウェア工学, ...
- Arabic:هندسة البرمجيات بمساعدة الحاسوب, ...
- Hebrew:הַנְדָּסַת תּוֹכְנָה בְּסִיּוּעַ מַחְשֵׁב, ...
- Russian:CASE, ...
- Ukrainian:CASE, ...
- Hindi:केस, ...
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