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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The principles primarily focus around worker upskilling and protection, as well as cybersecurity and safety and come at a time when many companies have already begun implementing AI systems or partnering with third-party vendors to power a slew of different use cases.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Once potential use cases are identified, set specific and measurable goals and objectives; for example, increasing customer satisfaction through faster support response times or improving productivity by automating routine data analysis can guide your implementation strategy.
—Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The specifics can be customized based on the use case.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The idea is to make something that's useful for specialized use cases such as science, mathematics, and academic research.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Once potential use cases are identified, set specific and measurable goals and objectives; for example, increasing customer satisfaction through faster support response times or improving productivity by automating routine data analysis can guide your implementation strategy.
—Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The specifics can be customized based on the use case.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The idea is to make something that's useful for specialized use cases such as science, mathematics, and academic research.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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