case study noun
plural ∼ -ies [count] : a published report about a person, group, or situation that has been studied over time
▪ a case study of prisoners ; also : a situation in real life that can be looked at or studied to learn about something
▪ The company's recent history is a case study in bad management.
▪ a case study of prisoners ; also : a situation in real life that can be looked at or studied to learn about something
▪ The company's recent history is a case study in bad management.
