Background for casing

casing

/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/

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verb

To propose hypothetical cases.

Examples :

"Before presenting their final argument, the lawyers spent hours casing different scenarios to anticipate the opposing side's strategies. "

theory mind philosophy logic

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verb

To place (an item or items of manufacture) into a box, as in preparation for shipment.

Examples :

"The factory workers are casing the newly produced toys before loading them onto the delivery truck. "

business industry work item technical process

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verb

To cover or protect with, or as if with, a case; to enclose.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully casing the fragile vase in bubble wrap to prevent damage during shipping. "

material action utility

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verb

To survey (a building or other location) surreptitiously, as in preparation for a robbery.

Examples :

"The thief casing the school building before dark, checking windows and doors. "

police action property

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noun

That which encloses or encases.

Examples :

"The laptop's casing protected the delicate internal components. "

part material structure

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noun

The decorative trim around a door or window.

Examples :

"The casing around the classroom window was painted a bright yellow. "

architecture building

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noun

A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.

Examples :

"The drilling crew installed a steel casing to protect the well. "

material technical utility

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noun

The collective states of upper and lower case letters.

Examples :

"The replacement string should have the same casing as the matched text."

grammar language writing