best-case

adjective

ˈbes(t)-ˈkās 

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

a best-case scenario

Examples of best-case in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then add time for zoning reviews, appeals, and public hearings instead of using one best-case date. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Of course, that's only a best-case scenario for some relatively simple forms of life, so your astrobiological mileage may vary. — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 21 July 2026

For international brands, three months is now the absolute best-case scenario. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Controversy upon controversy In a best-case scenario, the notion of steering a natural disaster is an ethical dilemma. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for best-case

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase