Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Computer Aided Software Engineering
     
         (CASE, or "assisted") A technique for using
        computers to help with one or more phases of the {software
        life-cycle}, including the systematic analysis, design,
        implementation and maintenance of software.  Adopting the CASE
        approach to building and maintaining systems involves software
        tools and training for the developers who will use them.
     
        (1996-05-10)