case study

A 'case study' is a detailed examination of a particular instance to understand broader principles or phenomena, widely used across various fields.

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Definition

(academic, technical)An in-depth examination of a single instance or small number of instances to understand a broader phenomenon.

The case study of the company's turnaround provided valuable insights into effective management strategies.

(academic, formal)A documented analysis of an event, situation, or individual used as a learning tool.

Students were asked to read a case study on climate change and discuss its implications in class.

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