Idiom idiom
case study
Meaning
a detailed report about a specific person, group, or event to show how something works in real life.
Examples
“We read a case study about a successful small business.”
“The professor assigned a case study to help us understand how companies solve difficult management problems.”
“By examining the detailed case study of the failed project, the researchers identified the specific errors that led to the team's ultimate collapse.”
Last updated April 22, 2026