Case

Container for carrying items, or a legal/medical situation.

cases

A case is a container for carrying or storing something, or it can refer to a legal or medical situation.

/keɪs/

From Latin 'capsa' meaning box or chest.

A case is like a box that holds things, or it can describe a tricky situation like in court or when someone is sick.

What is a briefcase? It's a case for carrying documents and other items
What does 'case study' mean? It describes an in-depth analysis of a person, group, or situation
What is a medical case? It refers to a patient's condition and treatment

container situation

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luggage court system healthcare system

container legal concept medical condition