use case

== English == === Alternative forms === use-case === Etymology === From use +‎ case. === Noun === use case (plural use cases) (software engineering) A potential scenario in which a system receives an external request (such as user input) and responds to it. (software engineering) A usage scenario for a piece of software; often used in the plural to suggest situations where a piece of software may be useful. (engineering, generally) A usage scenario for a product, such as a piece of equipment or a tool. ==== Translations ==== === See also === persona === Anagrams === causees