corner case
A "corner case" often reveals unexpected flaws or limitations in systems when multiple variables are at their extreme values.
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Definition
C1Engineering
(technical)A situation that occurs when multiple variables are simultaneously at their extreme values, revealing potential issues in a system.
Example
- The software failed during a corner case where both memory and CPU usage were at their maximum limits.
C1General
(technical)An unusual scenario that tests the boundaries of a system's capabilities.
Example
- The corner case highlighted an unexpected behavior in the algorithm.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "corner case":
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