Casing: meaning, definitions and examples

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casing

[ ˈkeɪsɪŋ ]

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in coding

The style or convention of naming variables, functions, and other entities in a programming language.

Synonyms

naming convention, naming style, variable naming

Examples of usage

Consistent casing helps improve code readability.
In JavaScript, camelCase is commonly used for variable naming.

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in manufacturing

The process of enclosing or covering a product or material with a protective layer or shell.

Synonyms

covering, enclosure, shell

Examples of usage

Hard plastic casing is often used for electronic devices.
The casing of the pipe prevents leaks and corrosion.

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cooking

To enclose meat, fish, or other food in a layer of dough or pastry before cooking.

Synonyms

cover, enclose, wrap

Examples of usage

She cased the chicken in puff pastry before baking it.
The traditional way to prepare beef Wellington is by casing the meat.

Translations

Translations of the word "casing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revestimento

🇮🇳 आवरण

🇩🇪 Gehäuse

🇮🇩 penutup

🇺🇦 оболонка

🇵🇱 obudowa

🇯🇵 ケース

🇫🇷 carter

🇪🇸 caja

🇹🇷 kaplama

🇰🇷 케이싱

🇸🇦 غلاف

🇨🇿 pouzdro

🇸🇰 puzdro

🇨🇳 外壳

🇸🇮 ohišje

🇮🇸 hlíf

🇰🇿 қаптама

🇬🇪 გარსი

🇦🇿 qabıq

🇲🇽 caja

Word origin

The word 'casing' has origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'cas', which means a box. The term has evolved over time to refer to various contexts, from coding to manufacturing and cooking, where it denotes the act of enclosing or covering something. The concept of casing has been essential in different fields for protection, organization, and presentation.