use case

[ yoos keys ]

noun

1. a scenario in which something is or may be useful; a particular situation in which something, especially a technology, is tested or employed:

   The pharmaceutical database offers filters for a variety of use cases, such as prescribing, pricing, and dispensing medication.

   The new feature works, but we would anticipate better performance in a real-world use case.

Word History and Origins

Origin of use case¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

“This is an excellent use case,” Jon Matonis, director of the Bitcoin Foundation, told The Daily Beast.

From The Daily Beast