worst case

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurst keys]
- /wɜrst keɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurst keys]
- /wɜrst keɪs/

Definition of worst case words

adjective worst case of the worst possibility; being the worst result that could be expected under the circumstances: a worst-case scenario. 1

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Origin of worst case

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Worst case

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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worst case popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

worst case usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for worst case

adj worst case

all out — not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.

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