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- DictionaryCase/kās/
noun
- 1. an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring: "a case of mistaken identity"
- 2. an instance of a disease or problem: "200,000 cases of hepatitis B"
a particular situation or example of something: People were imprisoned, and, in some cases, killed for their beliefs. We usually ask for references, but in your case it will not be necessary. The whole film is based on a case of mistaken identity. Fewer examples. We deal with each case on an individual basis.
A case is one particular situation — and it's also a legal term for a court proceeding, and a medical term for the details of one specific patient. Another kind of case is a bag that holds or covers something, like a laptop case or a cellphone case.
5 days ago · A case is a person or their particular problem that a doctor, social worker, or other professional is dealing with. ...the case of a 57-year-old man who had suffered a stroke. [ + of] Some cases of arthritis respond to a gluten-free diet. [ + of] Child protection workers were meeting to discuss her case.
CASE meaning: 1 : a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something; 2 : a situation that is being investigated or managed by someone (such as a police officer or social worker) in an official way
[countable, usually singular] a situation that relates to a particular person or thing. in somebody's case I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. in this case Don't underestimate the power of the pen, or in this case, the power of the keyboard.
noun. /keɪs/ situation. [countable] a particular situation or a situation of a particular type In some cases, people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. see worst-case Thesaurus Thesaurus.
n. 1. An instance or occurrence of a particular kind or category: a case of mistaken identity. See Synonyms at example. 2. An occurrence of a disease or disorder: a mild case of flu. 3. A set of circumstances or a state of affairs; a situation: It may rain, in which case the hike will be canceled. 4.
