Case (Noun)
Meaning 1
A portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully packed her makeup case with all the essentials for the trip.
- The doctor's medical case was filled with various instruments and supplies.
- The photographer's camera case was worn and battered from years of use.
- The musician's violin case was adorned with intricate carvings and a delicate latch.
- The traveler's luggage case was overweight, so she had to remove some items to avoid extra fees.
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Meaning 2
A statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; "he stated his case clearly".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her opening argument provided a convincing case for reform.
- To bolster their case against climate change they included comments from unscientific advisors on newspapers about doubts rather.
- Students stated their case so explicitly well yesterday showing you at graduation still live knowing other candidates applying be applying graduating etc nothing school.
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Meaning 3
An enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The exoskeleton of the insect is a hard outer case that protects its internal organs.
- The shell of the snail is a protective case that covers its soft body.
- The coconut is a hard brown case that encloses a white edible interior.
- The husk of the ear of corn is a dry papery case that covers the kernels.
- The seed pod of the pea plant is a green case that splits open to release the mature seeds.
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Meaning 4
An occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- It was a case of bad judgment that led to the company's financial downfall.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient's symptoms as a case of food poisoning.
- The police were investigating a case of identity theft that had occurred in the neighborhood.
- The teacher used the historical event as a case study to illustrate the consequences of war.
- The famous artist's success was a case in point of how hard work and determination can lead to greatness.
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Meaning 5
A specific state of mind that is temporary; "a case of the jitters".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- I had a bad case of nerves before the big presentation.
- After a few cups of coffee, I was suddenly hit with a case of the jitters.
- The whole team was in a case of high spirits after winning the championship.
- The detective was dealing with a tricky case of mistaken identity.
- She had a severe case of wanderlust and couldn't stop thinking about traveling.
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Meaning 6
A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The lawyer spent weeks preparing the case, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- The court will hear the case of Smith vs. Johnson next Thursday.
- The family brought a case against the company for negligence and sought damages.
- After reviewing the case files, the judge decided to dismiss the charges.
- The defense team argued that the prosecution had failed to present a strong case, and the jury agreed.
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Meaning 7
A person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation; "the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly"; "the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The researchers carefully selected a diverse group of cases for the psychological study.
- Each case was thoroughly examined and the results were recorded in detail.
- The medical team treated a number of interesting cases last year, including a rare disease.
- The case presented with symptoms that were not typical of the expected outcomes.
- After reviewing the files, the investigator decided to focus on a specific subset of cases.
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Meaning 8
A person requiring professional services; "a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The social worker specialized in handling cases of domestic violence and abuse.
- A psychologist who primarily treats cases of anxiety disorder will be leading the workshop.
- The doctor cited an extreme case of caffeine overdose as a reason to raise awareness about the risks of excessive consumption.
- A typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor as feeling trapped in a loveless marriage.
- The lawyer's firm handles cases of divorce, child custody, and estate planning, but she specializes in representing women.
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Meaning 9
Nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lawyer argued her case before the judge and jury.
- The nominative case is used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
- There are six different cases in the Latin language: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, ablative, and vocative.
- The possessive case is often marked by the use of an apostrophe in English.
- In many languages, the direct object of a verb is in the accusative case.
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Meaning 10
A problem requiring investigation; "Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The police were still working to crack the case of the serial burglaries in the neighborhood.
- The detective was assigned to a new case involving a string of arsons in the city.
- The case of the contaminated water supply was a top priority for the health department.
- The lawyer's reputation was built on solving tough case after tough case.
- The case of the stolen jewels was still unsolved after weeks of investigation.
Meaning 11
(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers; "for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The typesetter carefully arranged the metal characters in the case, double-checking for any mistakes.
- He was an apprentice compositor, learning how to navigate the case and select the right type for each line of text.
- The old printing press room was lined with wooden cases, each one carefully labeled and organized for efficiency.
- In the days of hand typesetting, a printer's case was a valuable tool, containing hundreds of individual characters.
- The typesetter's fingers moved quickly and precisely as she reached into the case to select the next letter.
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Meaning 12
The actual state of things; "that was not the case".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The team manager thought the stadium would be full, but that was not the case.
- As it turned out, the rumor was true, but the case was more complicated than initially thought.
- The teacher believed all students had understood the lesson, but that was not the case when the assignments were handed in.
- The plan seemed solid, but the case was actually more complicated due to unforeseen factors.
- The city council thought the project was on track to finish on time, but as it turned out, that was not the case.
Meaning 13
The quantity contained in a case.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- A case of wine usually contains 12 bottles.
- The case of beer had 24 cans inside.
- She bought a case of water, which had 36 bottles.
- The case of soda had 48 cans, but some were missing.
- A case of eggs typically holds 12 eggs.
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Meaning 14
A specific size and style of type within a type family.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The font was available in both roman and italic cases, each with its own unique characteristics.
- The printer carefully selected the right case of the font to match the style of the magazine.
- The headline was set in a bold case of the font to grab the reader's attention.
- The designer chose a sans-serif case for the body text to provide good readability.
- The typographer worked with multiple cases of the font to create a visually appealing layout.
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Meaning 15
The housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cell phone had a fragile plastic case that broke easily.
- She removed the DVD from its protective case before putting it in the player.
- The bookshelf had glass doors to showcase the books with decorative cases.
- He made a habit of checking his gun was in its leather case whenever he was not hunting.
- Her valuable laptop had a metal case with padding inside to cushion any falls.
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Meaning 16
Bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She put a fresh pillowcase on her pillow before going to bed.
- The burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase.
- He pulled the pillowcase off to reveal the flat pillow inside.
- The delicate lace trim on the pillowcase added a touch of elegance to the bedroom.
- She tossed the dirty pillowcase into the washing machine with the rest of the laundry.
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Meaning 17
A special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- In the unlikely case that the plane is delayed, we will have to spend the night at the airport.
- If it rains, in which case the outdoor concert will be moved to the indoor venue.
- The company will provide a full refund in the case that the product is defective.
- In the worst-case scenario, the entire city could be affected by the power outage.
- If the patient's condition worsens, in that case, the doctor will have to perform emergency surgery.
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Meaning 18
A glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The retailer designed an impressive wooden case to display its valuable vintage timepieces on the counter.
- Staff mounted small art exhibits and tools, throughout one high upper hallway so natural lightning peek on ancient master artistic box jewelry like medieval full green Chinese case.
- Customers passing by the mall were interested with seeing the case glass and gold on the designer purses.
- As they turned the corner they came face to face with the dazzling display case spilling over with glittering jewels that seemed to catch the very light.
- The delicate figurines were safely stored behind the large glass case and visitors marveled at intricate craftsmanship that each artifact offered to the mind's eager eye.
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Meaning 19
A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He's a real character, always wearing bright orange suits to formal events.
- She's a strange character, I've never met anyone like her before.
- My uncle is a friendly eccentric, always inventing gadgets in his garage.
- The capable type is hard to find, but she's definitely one of them.
- The doctor said he was a mental case and needed to be institutionalized.
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Meaning 20
The enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old wooden case around the window needed to be painted again to protect it from the elements.
- Over the years, the case had begun to warp and crack, requiring careful renovation work to repair it.
- Unfortunately, termites had damaged the door's case, rendering it structurally weak.
- During the building restoration, it became apparent that much of the window's case needed replacement.
- Insulating around the edges of the door case proved crucial for stopping unwanted draughts during the colder months.