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

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

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

So, I always recommend using the full-fledged app unless you have a specific use case.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Skeptics say humanoid robots are a bubble, and may never find a true use case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

He said that bitcoin was originally intended to be a currency, and its adoption by financial institutions and nations points to its use case as a store of value.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

Elsewhere, Michael Burry—the “Big Short” investor credited with predicting the 2008-09 financial crisis—warned on Substack on Monday that “there is no organic use case reason for Bitcoin to slow or stop its descent.”

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026