Phrase guide

edge case

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A problem or situation that occurs only at an extreme (maximum or minimum) operating parameter or under other unusual operating conditions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any extremely rare situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Any unexpected input or user behaviour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: corner case

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Swedish: gränsfall — Translations