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.—
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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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Establishing a common data model (CDM) within this central architecture enables the effective use of generative AI models across multiple use cases—such as dynamic pricing and claims severity prediction—by ensuring consistency, accessibility and interoperability of the data.
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—Sid Dixit, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The drastic measures are understandable considering that a Hypercar tire consists of approximately 30 compounds and comprises about 200 different materials, all engineered to work synergistically over the long haul, despite the extreme use case of such endurance competition.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
In 2023, Krishna reportedly advocated for governments to set up large language models, national AI computing centers and common data sets for specific use cases.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Peachtree Corners' use case for shuttles differs from that of many cities.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Sid Dixit, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The drastic measures are understandable considering that a Hypercar tire consists of approximately 30 compounds and comprises about 200 different materials, all engineered to work synergistically over the long haul, despite the extreme use case of such endurance competition.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
In 2023, Krishna reportedly advocated for governments to set up large language models, national AI computing centers and common data sets for specific use cases.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Peachtree Corners' use case for shuttles differs from that of many cities.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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