: 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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Every preseason prediction here is, to some extent, a presentation of a median outcome rather than a best-case or worst-case scenario. John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 At a best-case scenario, the seven-month end of the recovery timeline would have Barkov available for the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025 Models for last season – covering the period from April 2024 to April 2025 – included a worst-case scenario where there was no vaccine recommendation and high immune escape, and a best-case scenario where there was a universal vaccine recommendation and low immune escape. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025 Even in a best-case scenario in which there is nothing seriously wrong with his elbow, Detmers is unlikely to pitch again this season. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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