use case

American  

[yoos keys] / ˈjus 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

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use case

“I think we’re still trying to figure out what the use case is,” said Sara Araghi, senior vice president and portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026

“The electric tractor has struggled to find a use case on the farm,” Duflock said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

"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

For example, Wignall relayed a story of a college student who was testing a use case where a claw recommended jobs she could apply for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026