used todescribedecisionsthat are madeseparately, eachaccordingto thefactsof theparticularsituation:Wageincreaseswill benegotiatedon a case-by-casebasis.(Definition ofcase-by-casefrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary? Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofcase-by-case
case-by-caseIt often proceeded on acase-by-casebasis in which the particular nature of the group's activity determined its own special legal status and powers.From theCambridge English CorpusComplete centralisation means that both total costs and marginal costs (case-by-casecosts) are met centrally.From theCambridge English CorpusSuch know-how is generally elaboratedcase-by-casein unwritten rules.From theCambridge English CorpusThe first alternative has two disadvantages : it decreases statistical power, and (even with samples this large) is difficult to achieve on acase-by-casebasis.From theCambridge English CorpusIn other words, the woman may be choosing the most highly valued immediate alternative on acase-by-casebasis.From theCambridge English CorpusDecisions about the appropriateness of certain liability rules in different spheres of activity, however, need not be made on acase-by-casebasis.From theCambridge English CorpusHowever,case-by-caseconsideration acknowledges that academic freedom may, under unusual or extreme circumstances, be justifiably subordinated to other fundamental values.From theCambridge English CorpusHowever, suchcase-by-casecoordination would make social life a tedious business and probably a dangerous business as well.From theCambridge English CorpusThe net effect of these negative and positive externalities is an empirical question, and should be considered on acase-by-casebasis.From theCambridge English CorpusSearches were initially conducted without language restriction; however, foreign language articles were subsequently excluded on acase-by-casebasis due to time and financial constraints.From theCambridge English CorpusMoreover, thecase-by-caseanalysis will miss possible interaction (synergistic) and scale effects.From theCambridge English CorpusThe cases treated here require long and tediouscase-by-casechecking.From theCambridge English CorpusThat would be given by acase-by-casedetermination of ever y relevant factor.From theCambridge English CorpusThe process is based on acase-by-caseapproach, which is contingent to the local context and to specific issues.From theCambridge English CorpusHowever, before resorting to particular explanations on acase-by-casebasis, we note some general features that affect all relationships.From theCambridge English CorpusThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.#https://dictionary.cambridge.org//dictionary/english/case-by-case##
