: being, relating to, or based on a projection of future events that assumes only the best possible circumstances
a best-case scenario

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Maria Bakalova’s career path is a best-case scenario for overseas actors looking to work in Hollywood. Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025 The Sky’s best-case scenario is to have the facility fully operational well before 2026 free agency begins. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 Even in a best-case scenario for the NCAA where Wilken grants final approval, application of the settlement could invite legal challenges under areas of law beyond the scope of those presented in House, Carter and Hubbard. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024 By envisioning worst-case, best-case, and most-likely scenarios, organizations can prepare to act decisively rather than reactively. Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for best-case 

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of best-case was in 1972

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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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