best-case

American  

[best-keys] / ˈbɛstˌkeɪs /

adjective

1. being the best result that could be expected under the circumstances.

   The best-case scenario shows her winning the nomination easily.

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Etymology

Origin of best-case

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Here is a look at best-case and worst-case scenarios.

From The Wall Street Journal

The best-case scenario is, in a way, just as disturbing.

From Slate

Even in the best-case scenario, a refund program of such scale is going to be messy and slow.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The best-case scenario is to end this conflict as quickly as possible and restore some semblance of stability."

From BBC

Even in a best-case scenario, Martin predicts oil prices won’t dip below $80 per barrel until the fourth quarter of the year.

From Barron's