best-case

American  

[best-keys] / ˈbɛstˌkeɪs /

adjective

1. being the best result that could be expected under the circumstances.

   The best-case scenario shows her winning the nomination easily.

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Etymology

Origin of best-case

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

In a best-case scenario, we should see a couple of hundred thousand additional barrels of oil coming out of Venezuela in the near term.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But, under a best-case analysis of much lower emissions, the Ministry says "no decrease in tuna biomass" is predicted in the country's EEZ.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Strip out “compute for research,” and OpenAI is actually on track to turn a small pretax operating profit this year, as is Anthropic under its best-case scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Any best-case scenario for USC this month presumably would involve a true star turn for Davidson, who already has proven to be a bona fide playmaker as a freshman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

It might speed up the process, but best-case scenario, she wouldn’t be able to put any weight on her foot for a day or more.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan