case-by-case method

[/keɪs baɪ keɪs ˈmeθəd/]

nounpl: case-by-case methods

método caso a caso

1. An approach to handling situations, decisions, or evaluations by examining and addressing each individual instance separately rather than applying uniform rules or standards

The company adopted a case-by-case method for evaluating employee requests for remote work.

A empresa adotou um método caso a caso para avaliar pedidos de trabalho remoto dos funcionários.

2. A legal or administrative practice of making determinations based on the specific circumstances and merits of each particular situation

Immigration decisions are often made using a case-by-case method to consider individual circumstances.

As decisões de imigração geralmente são tomadas usando um método caso a caso para considerar circunstâncias individuais.

Synonyms

individual assessment situational approach discretionary method circumstantial evaluation abordagem individualizada avaliação situacional

Antonyms

blanket approach uniform method standardized procedure abordagem uniforme procedimento padronizado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

método caso a caso

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

método caso a caso

Standard usage

São Paulo

método caso a caso / avaliação individualizada

Both forms used in business contexts

Portugal

método caso por caso / análise caso a caso

Slight variation in phrasing; both forms acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a case-by-case basis

treat each case individually

base a decision on individual merits

avaliar cada situação individualmente

considerar cada caso em sua particularidade

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