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

Björck is at the front of that class, despite his youth and size, but best-case scenarios for Lambert or Rosén would shake up the forward depth chart. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

This range is likely a best-case figure, though; real-world performance will depend on terrain, rider weight, loading, weather, and so on. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

For a standard Republican candidate, a hypothetical best-case scenario is a respectable loss in November. — Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

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

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