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- [wurst keys]
- /wɜrst keɪs/
- /wɜːst keɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wurst keys]
- /wɜrst keɪs/
Definitions of worst-case word
- adjective worst-case of the worst possibility; being the worst result that could be expected under the circumstances: a worst-case scenario. 1
- adjective worst-case The worst-case scenario is the worst possible thing that could happen in a particular situation. 0
- noun worst-case a situation in which the most unfavourable conditions prevail 0
- noun worst-case (as modifier) 0
- adjective worst-case involving the most unfavourable view or outcome 0
- adjective worst-case that is, or takes into account, the worst possible case, condition, situation, etc. 0
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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
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 57% 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.
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