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

“Even if you can find a use case or some utility for it, you cannot actually guardrail away some of these inherent harms,” she said.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

So far this earnings season, 11% of S&P 500 companies quantified the impact of AI productivity on a specific use case, such as coding or customer support, Goldman notes.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

If your use case is more “I’d like a 30-inch monitor I can fit in my pocket,” glasses from Xreal can plug into your phone, laptop or gaming system can cost as little as $300.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Though the Hauler is in the same class as long-haul trucks, Cohen said its primary use case will be for shorter, back-and-forth journeys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 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