CASE
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Example

In this case, we should probably leave a little early.

Definition

A container or protective covering for something.

  • A box, shell, or housing that holds or shields an item.

A particular instance, situation, or set of circumstances.

  • The facts of a specific situation under consideration.

A matter brought before a court; a lawsuit or prosecution.

  • The facts and arguments supporting one side in court.

A person’s file or assignment handled by a professional.

  • An instance of a disease or problem requiring attention.

A grammatical feature marking a noun phrase’s syntactic role.

  • The inflection or form showing relations like subject or object.

One option or label in a switch or pattern match.

  • A code branch executed when its condition is met.

To put something into a case or cover it.

  • To enclose or encase with a protective housing.

Abbreviation: computer-aided software engineering.

  • Tools and methods that automate parts of software development.

Abbreviation: coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

  • A materials industry segment covering formulated polymers.