worst-case
|worst-case|
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/wɜrst keɪs/
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/wɜːst keɪs/
most unfavorable scenario
Etymology
Etymology Information
'worst-case' originates from the combination of 'worst,' which is the superlative form of 'bad,' and 'case,' meaning a particular situation or example.
Historical Evolution
'worst-case' evolved from the use of 'worst' and 'case' in English to describe the most negative scenario.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the most unfavorable situation,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing the most severe or unfavorable possible outcome or scenario.
In a worst-case scenario, the company could go bankrupt.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35