use case

American  

[yoos keys] / ˈyus ˌkeɪs /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of use case

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

"The primary use case for a humanoid robot today is to walk on stage and artificially inflate your share price," he says.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"This use case illustrates how closely progress in high-performance computing and quantum research are intertwined today."

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Community plans to evaluate the use case of each substance in late July.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Lafferty said efficiency depends on the use case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

And definitely test it yourself with your specific use case.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026