use case
noun
variants
or less commonly use-case
plural use cases also use-cases
: a use to which something (such as a proposed product or service) can be put : application sense 1a(2)
There are various use cases for the cloud: website hosting, disaster recovery, … etc.—
David Balaban
David BalabanUsers seem to want single-purpose mobile apps that nail a specific use case quickly.—Josh Constine
Josh ConstineThe pandemic has pushed the adoption of technology for various use-cases.—businesswire.com
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Employees are also creating short videos of AI use cases that are circulated within the organization for learning purposes.
—Brianna Monsanto, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
What's next for GM's EVs GM's fleet and commercial business arm was unable to provide an average mile traveled by fleet customers, but a spokesperson noted that each use case varies depending on whether the vehicles are used locally for a specific service area or cover larger geographic region.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Everrati’s current lineup includes an 800-hp electric Ford GT40, the Porsche 911 (964), the Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda, and the Land Rover Series IIA—models chosen to represent different vehicle types and use cases rather than an attempt at comprehensive coverage.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Revoltech said the next industrial production run is scheduled for early next year, with plans for expanding availability to additional sectors and use cases.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
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Brianna Monsanto, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
What's next for GM's EVs GM's fleet and commercial business arm was unable to provide an average mile traveled by fleet customers, but a spokesperson noted that each use case varies depending on whether the vehicles are used locally for a specific service area or cover larger geographic region.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Everrati’s current lineup includes an 800-hp electric Ford GT40, the Porsche 911 (964), the Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda, and the Land Rover Series IIA—models chosen to represent different vehicle types and use cases rather than an attempt at comprehensive coverage.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Revoltech said the next industrial production run is scheduled for early next year, with plans for expanding availability to additional sectors and use cases.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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