endofcase

Endofcase is a compound term used across multiple domains to denote the conclusion of a discrete unit called a case. It is not a universally defined term with a single, formal definition, but rather appears as a label or token in data processing, legal documents, and annotation schemes to mark the end of case data.

In legal contexts, the phrase "end of case" is common, referring to the point at which a case has concluded, whether by verdict, dismissal, or settlement. The specific token "endofcase" is less common as a formal term but may appear in transcripts or workflow systems as a marker for the completion of case-related materials.

In software and data processing, endofcase commonly appears as a sentinel or boundary token. It may be used to terminate a sequence of case records in a file, log, or stream, similar to end-of-file or end-of-line markers. Variants include ENDOFCASE, EndOfCase, or end_of_case, depending on naming conventions.

In natural language processing and data annotation, endofcase may be employed as a boundary label to delineate the end of a case example or instance, aiding model training for case-based reasoning or retrieval tasks.

See also: end-of-file, sentinel value, boundary token, case-based reasoning.