: 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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Analysts say a best-case outcome this weekend might involve a temporary pause in tariff increases or a mutual agreement from both sides to continue talks. Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025 Out West, any best-case scenario involves Curry and the Warriors advancing to the Finals. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025 Pleasing a majority of the people most of the time is a best-case political scenario. Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The next steps Not long after, the Bears retreated from pick No. 109, trading down 23 spots and again changing their draft wallet, almost certainly because their Saturday morning best-case scenario for the backfield had disintegrated. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for best-case

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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 23 May. 2025.

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