case-by-case — dealing with each individual situation separately according to its own particular circumstances
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: dealing with each individual situation separately according to its own particular circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪs baɪ ˈkeɪs/
Example Sentences
- The teacher graded the creative writing assignments case-by-case because each story was so unique.
- The dating app matches people case-by-case, which is why I got matched with someone who collects vintage spoons.
- The company's remote work policy is decided case-by-case depending on job requirements.
case-by-case
ADVERB[/ˈkeɪs baɪ ˈkeɪs/]
dealing with each individual situation separately according to its own particular circumstances
The judge reviews each appeal on a case-by-case basis, never applying one rule to all.
Handle it case-by-case, meet place-by-place, then talk face-to-face!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This English compound developed from the repetition of 'case' (meaning situation or instance), which itself derives from Old French 'cas' and Latin 'casus' (fall, chance, occurrence). The phrase evolved to express the idea of handling each situation individually and distinctly.
Breakdown
case (situation or instance) + by (according to, in relation to) + case (situation or instance), literally meaning 'situation by situation' or 'instance by instance' to denote individual treatment of each occurrence.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher graded the creative writing assignments case-by-case because each story was so unique.”
“The dating app matches people case-by-case, which is why I got matched with someone who collects vintage spoons.”
“The company's remote work policy is decided case-by-case depending on job requirements.”
“My mom handles our family drama case-by-case, which explains why my brother gets away with everything.”
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