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.—
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informationsecuritybuzz.comUsers 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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Only 46% of U.S. respondents of BCG’s Global Manufacturing Survey of 1,000 manufacturers reported multiple use cases of AI in their plants, falling short of the 62% average and lagging behind China’s 77%.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Most popular use cases Customer service is the leading use case in Southeast Asian e-commerce, followed by marketing and advertising, according to a joint report by Lazada and Kantar about AI adoption trends in the six largest economies in Southeast Asia.
—Bernice Ooi, CNBC, 26 June 2025
This use case will likely seem familiar to users, given the AI tools popping up on social media sites, search engines and more to help customers curate their experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The Tor network and a VPN have completely different use cases.
—PC Magazine, 22 June 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Most popular use cases Customer service is the leading use case in Southeast Asian e-commerce, followed by marketing and advertising, according to a joint report by Lazada and Kantar about AI adoption trends in the six largest economies in Southeast Asia.
—Bernice Ooi, CNBC, 26 June 2025
This use case will likely seem familiar to users, given the AI tools popping up on social media sites, search engines and more to help customers curate their experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The Tor network and a VPN have completely different use cases.
—PC Magazine, 22 June 2025
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“Use case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20case. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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