use case

noun

variants or less commonly use-case
plural use cases also use-cases
: a use to which something (such as a proposed product or service) can be put : application sense 1a(2)
There are various use cases for the cloud: website hosting, disaster recovery, … etc.informationsecuritybuzz.com
Users seem to want single-purpose mobile apps that nail a specific use case quickly.Josh Constine
The pandemic has pushed the adoption of technology for various use-cases.businesswire.com

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To be successful, they must be integrated with specific workflows and use cases. Ron Zamir, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The Financial Times took an in-depth look at new use cases for GLP-1s, including cravings for drugs and alcohol. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024 Manta estimates a total flight range up to 620 miles (1,000 km) for the ANN Plus and offers other range options for smaller vessels and different use cases. New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024 In its September announcement, Google teased other use cases for digital IDs, including account recovery, identity verification, and even car rentals. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for use case 

Word History

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of use case was in 1994

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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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