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case

UK
/keɪs/
US
/keɪs/

Translations

casenoun
cases
pl
UK
/keɪs/
US
/keɪs/
He put his glasses in a protective case.
Он положил свои очки в защитный футляр.
The computer case is made of aluminum.
Корпус компьютера сделан из алюминия.
In case of emergency, call 911.
В случае чрезвычайной ситуации звоните 911.
She packed her clothes in a large case.
Она упаковала свою одежду в большой чемодан.
The detective is working on a new case.
Детектив работает над новым делом.
Additional translations
оболочка
Synonyms
condition
example
situation
occurrence
event
circumstance
matter
subject
topic
instance
caseverb
cased
Past Simple
cased
Past Participle
casing
Gerund
UK
/keɪs/
US
/keɪs/
The detective decided to case the area before making any arrests.
Детектив решил обследовать район, прежде чем делать какие-либо аресты.
Additional translations
следить за
впадать в разбор
Synonyms
examine
inspect
analyze
study
investigate
caseadjective
UK
/keɪs/
US
/keɪs/
Used only attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "case study," "case report").

Definitions

casenoun
A container designed to hold or protect something.
She put her glasses in a protective case to prevent them from getting scratched.
An instance of a particular situation or event.
In this case, we need to consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.
A legal matter that is being or has been adjudicated in a court of law.
The lawyer prepared thoroughly for the upcoming court case.
A set of circumstances or facts that are relevant to a particular situation.
The detective reviewed the case to find any overlooked evidence.
A person or their particular situation, especially when regarded as an example of a type.
He was considered a difficult case due to his complex medical history.
A grammatical category of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, indicating the relation of the word to other words in the sentence.
In Latin, nouns are declined to show case, such as nominative or accusative.
Either of the two forms (uppercase or lowercase) in which a letter of the alphabet may be written.
In the password field, letters are case sensitive, so uppercase and lowercase make a difference.
caseverb
To enclose in or cover with a protective or decorative case.
The jeweler cased the diamond in a velvet-lined box.
To examine or survey (a location) in preparation for a crime.
The burglars cased the house for several days before breaking in.
caseadjective
Attributive: relating to or associated with a particular case or instance, especially in academic or professional contexts.
The researchers conducted a case analysis to understand the phenomenon.
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