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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That’s why executives must foster internal and external learning communities—spaces where employees, peers, and partners can share use cases, prompts, failures, and insights. John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Advocates highlight their potential for financial inclusion and privacy, while large-cap coins often draw attention for their possible use cases, such as serving as a hedge against inflation. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025 However, there's a slight potential edge that the Starlink Mini has regarding cable and power weatherproofing for its typical use cases. PC Magazine, 21 May 2025 The latest launches come as imagery and video become popular use cases for generative AI prompts. Jennifer Elias,samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for use case

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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 27 May. 2025.

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