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edge case

edge case

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British English/ˈɛdʒ keɪs/
American English/ˈɛdʒ keɪs/
Russian transcription[krɐˈjʊvɨj ˈsluːt͡ɕɪj]
edge case
edge case - краевой случай
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edge case with Russian translation

edge case usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Это краевой случай, поэтому нам нужно тщательно его протестировать.

This is an edge case, so we need to test it carefully.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Команда обсудила один краевой случай перед релизом.

The team discussed one edge case before the release.

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edge case belongs to the topic "Product Team, Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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edge case synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between edge case / corner case / special case / borderline case / extreme case

E
🇬🇧English
edge case

краевой случай — edge case in a professional learning context.

A2Often

This is an edge case, so we need to test it carefully.

Это краевой случай, поэтому нам нужно тщательно его протестировать.

E
🇬🇧English
edge case

The same term as the headword; no difference in meaning.

A2Very Often

This bug happens in an edge case.

Эта ошибка возникает в краевом случае.

C
🇬🇧English
corner case

Very close to "edge case"; slightly more common in some technical contexts and can sound a bit more specialized.

A2Often

We should test this corner case before release.

Нам нужно проверить этот краевой случай перед релизом.

S
🇬🇧English
special case

A broader term for a case that is different from the usual one; not necessarily about rare bugs or boundary conditions.

A2Very Often

This is a special case, so the normal rule does not apply.

Это особый случай, поэтому обычное правило не действует.

B
🇬🇧English
borderline case

A case that is right on the boundary between two categories or outcomes; close to "edge case" but often emphasizes uncertainty or classification.

A2Often

This is a borderline case, so we need a manual review.

Это пограничный случай, поэтому нужна ручная проверка.

E
🇬🇧English
extreme case

A case at the far end of a scale; it may be a limit case, not necessarily a rare bug or unusual software scenario.

A2Often

In the extreme case, the system may fail completely.

В крайнем случае система может полностью отказать.

E
🇬🇧English
exception

A thing that is excluded from a rule or does not follow the normal pattern; broader and less technical than "edge case".

A2Very Often

This user is an exception to the standard workflow.

Этот пользователь — исключение из стандартного процесса.

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How to pronounce edge case and what this word means

edge case translation: краевой случай. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce edge case

/ˈɛdʒ keɪs/

edge case translation

краевой случай

edge case examples

This is an edge case, so we need to test it carefully.

edge case transcription

/ˈɛdʒ keɪs/, /ˈɛdʒ keɪs/

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edge case meaning: what does it mean?

edge case in a professional learning context.

edge case pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

edge case is pronounced as /ˈɛdʒ keɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

edge case definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This is an edge case, so we need to test it carefully. Translation: Это краевой случай, поэтому нам нужно тщательно его протестировать.

Is edge case part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, edge case (краевой случай) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is edge case part of Product Team vocabulary?

Yes, edge case (краевой случай) can be learned in the Product Team topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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