use case

noun

variants or less commonly use-case
ˈyüs-ˌkās How to pronounce use case (audio)
plural use cases also use-cases
: a use to which something (such as a proposed product or service) can be put : application sense 1a(2)
There are various use cases for the cloud: website hosting, disaster recovery, … etc.—David Balaban
Users seem to want single-purpose mobile apps that nail a specific use case quickly.—Josh Constine
The pandemic has pushed the adoption of technology for various use-cases.—businesswire.com

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Hyosung’s solutions for the personal hygiene market cover use cases such as diapers. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Treat each new integration as a trust boundary, and prioritize the AI risks most relevant to each use case. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 In fact, a Kalshi spokesperson likened the way Blanket works to the insurance sector, explaining that Blanket recommendations are tailored to insurance use cases. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for use case

Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of use case was in 1991

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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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