use case
noun
variants
or less commonly use-case
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
David BalabanUsers seem to want single-purpose mobile apps that nail a specific use case quickly.—Josh Constine
Josh ConstineThe pandemic has pushed the adoption of technology for various use-cases.—businesswire.com
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Early use cases, including work with the London Stock Exchange Group, point to a particularly compelling opportunity in finance, where the ability to query complex structured and unstructured data could reshape decision-making.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 July 2026
When every piece supports one clear use case, the bundle reads as a complete solution instead of a markdown, and people happily trade up.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 July 2026
When every piece supports one clear use case, the bundle reads as a complete solution instead of a markdown, and people happily trade up.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for use case
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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