case study /ˈkeɪs ˌstʌdi/ noun3 •Research performed in detail on a single individual, group, incident or community, as opposed to, for instance, a sample of the whole population. •A case used in a such research. •A very good example of something.Waymo is a case study in AI very successfully driving cars. It is not cost effective however and there are huge legal hurdles, mostly because of the job displacement it would cause. — 2026 formscase studies