Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
special-case
noun
/ˈspɛʃəl keɪs/
Definition
A unique situation or example that differs from the norm, often requiring specific consideration or handling.
Examples
- The teacher explained that the student was a special-case due to his exceptional needs.
- In programming, you often have to account for special-cases in your code to avoid errors.
- Our policy doesn’t apply to everyone; we have a special-case for employees with unique circumstances.
Meaning
Special-case refers to instances that are not covered by general rules or standards due to their particular characteristics.
Synonyms
- exception
- anomaly
- unique case
- particular situation
