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.—
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informationsecuritybuzz.comUsers seem to want single-purpose mobile apps that nail a specific use case quickly.—Josh Constine
Josh ConstineThe pandemic has pushed the adoption of technology for various use-cases.—businesswire.com
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That said, many of these top use cases require significant integration.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Being able to breach another crew's ship opens up a world of potential diabolical use cases for the game's various traps.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2025
As mentioned, Figma covers an extensive number of use cases.
—PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Regulations, done well, can level the playing field, empowering smaller challengers to take on giants, create new products and use cases, and push industries forward.
—Mike Kubzansky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Being able to breach another crew's ship opens up a world of potential diabolical use cases for the game's various traps.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2025
As mentioned, Figma covers an extensive number of use cases.
—PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Regulations, done well, can level the playing field, empowering smaller challengers to take on giants, create new products and use cases, and push industries forward.
—Mike Kubzansky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for use case
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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