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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However, this initial adoption is often approached in a tactical manner, with firms using standalone solutions designed to address single projects or use cases.
—Dan Hauck, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Since not all queries require that level of ongoing analysis, Google has equipped Flash with some tools that can help developers tune it for their use case.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
Exact use cases for Hyundai Motor Group's Atlas use are still unknown.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
One use case could be improving the battery capacity on wearable devices.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Dan Hauck, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Since not all queries require that level of ongoing analysis, Google has equipped Flash with some tools that can help developers tune it for their use case.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
Exact use cases for Hyundai Motor Group's Atlas use are still unknown.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
One use case could be improving the battery capacity on wearable devices.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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