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

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This avoids an internal revolt but leaves him needing a best-case election result to avoid former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's nightmare from two years ago. Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Finally, create a plan to further your business trajectory if the absolute best-case scenario happens. Jody Grunden, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Map out the scenarios Consider a best-case scenario, worst-case scenario and something in between. Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024 Net cash flow in the automotive division is expected to be less than half the level the company had foreseen under a best-case scenario. Stefan Nicola, Fortune Europe, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for best-case 

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of best-case was in 1972

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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

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