use case

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Synonyms: usecase, use-case, the case, user base, base case, use name, use cases

Antonyms: usecase, use-case, the case, user base, base case, use name, use cases

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|software engineering}} A [[potential]] [[scenario]] in which a system receives an external request (such as user input) and responds to it.
2. {{lb|en|software engineering}} A usage scenario for a piece of software; {{n-g|often used in the plural to suggest situations where a piece of software may be useful}}.
3. {{lb|en|engineering|generally}} A usage scenario for a product, such as a piece of equipment or a tool.

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