worst-case
adjective
: involving, projecting, or providing for the worst possible circumstances or outcome of a given situation
a worst-case scenario
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Officials statewide are meeting to train for worst-case scenarios, including combat leading to serious injuries.
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Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
The Statewide California Earthquake Center predicts a worst-case earthquake is expected to cause 1,800 deaths, 50,000 injuries, and $200 billion in damage.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 13 July 2024
Regardless, this new research shows that making AI systems more robust against worst-case scenarios might be at least as valuable as chasing new, more human/superhuman capabilities.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024
Earlier this year, HIV advocates prepared themselves for funding to drop by about 30% in July — or by 60% in a worst-case scenario.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
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Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
The Statewide California Earthquake Center predicts a worst-case earthquake is expected to cause 1,800 deaths, 50,000 injuries, and $200 billion in damage.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 13 July 2024
Regardless, this new research shows that making AI systems more robust against worst-case scenarios might be at least as valuable as chasing new, more human/superhuman capabilities.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024
Earlier this year, HIV advocates prepared themselves for funding to drop by about 30% in July — or by 60% in a worst-case scenario.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
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“Worst-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worst-case. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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