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

Gemini has returned to trailing flagship models from Anthropic and OpenAI at a moment when agentic coding has taken off as the premier business use case for AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

“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

“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

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