case-by-case

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case-by-case

Each decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Separate and distinct from others of the same kind: Describes something considered individually, not as part of a general rule or group. Each item or situation is evaluated on its own specific merits and circumstances.
Usage
  • The term "case-by-case" is used to describe an approach, analysis, or decision-making process where each instance is handled individually and separately.
  • It is almost always used attributively (before a noun) or in the adverbial phrase "on a case-by-case basis."
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The manager reviews all exemption requests on a case-by-case basis. (Each request is considered individually.)
    • We need a case-by-case assessment of these applications. (Each application requires its own separate evaluation.)
    • The policy is not applied uniformly; it's handled case-by-case. (The policy is applied differently to each separate situation.)
Advanced Usage
  • "on a case-by-case basis": This is the most common adverbial phrase. It means "individually" or "according to the specific details of each separate case."
    • Approval for funding is granted on a case-by-case basis.
  • The hyphenated form "case-by-case" is standard when used as a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., a case-by-case review). It can sometimes be used without hyphens in adverbial phrases, but hyphenation is generally preferred for clarity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Individual (adj): Of, for, or relating to a single person or thing.
    • Each student received individual attention.
  • Ad hoc (adj/adv): Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary; often implies a temporary or improvised solution for a specific case.
    • The committee was formed on an ad hoc basis.
  • Discretionary (adj): Available for use at the discretion of the user; decided based on individual judgment.
    • The fund is for discretionary spending.
Synonyms
  • Individual
  • Separate
  • Particular
  • Specific
  • One-off (informal)
Related Phrases
  • To judge/evaluate/consider something on its own merits: To assess something based solely on its individual qualities, not in comparison to others.
    • We judge each submission on its own merits.
case-by-case

Each decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

Adjective
  1. separate and distinct from others of the same kind
    • mark the individual pages
    • on a case-by-case basis

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