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.—
informationsecuritybuzz.com
informationsecuritybuzz.comUsers 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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Kathleen Walch is a thought leader, dynamic presenter and keynote speaker covering AI, ML, and big data use cases, applications, and best practices.
—Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The center plans to offer a federal artificial intelligence leadership program to help further educate government workers on how to evaluate potential use cases for AI and increase AI literacy.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Copilot customers increased more than 60% quarter-over-quarter with the number who use the product daily in their jobs nearly doubling in the same period, according to Microsoft’s latest customer momentum and use case data as shared.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Boosting wireless speeds will improve everyday use cases for devices.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
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Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The center plans to offer a federal artificial intelligence leadership program to help further educate government workers on how to evaluate potential use cases for AI and increase AI literacy.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Copilot customers increased more than 60% quarter-over-quarter with the number who use the product daily in their jobs nearly doubling in the same period, according to Microsoft’s latest customer momentum and use case data as shared.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Boosting wireless speeds will improve everyday use cases for devices.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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