: being, relating to, or based on a projection of future events that assumes only the best possible circumstances
a best-case scenario

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Devices automatically adjust their signal strength while on Z-Wave networks, extending the battery life of a single coin cell up to 10 years—again, under best-case circumstances. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024 But even in a best-case scenario, the whole thing was awkward and weird. Chad Graff, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Position players who are in the lineup everyday even after debuting in May or later are going to have a chance to build a heftier case than a starting pitcher whose best-case scenario is 32 starts. Jerry Beach, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 And negotiating for your best-case scenario is key. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for best-case 

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First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of best-case was in 1972

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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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