"corner case" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: corner cases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} corner case (plural corner cases)
  1. (chiefly engineering) A problem or situation that occurs only when two or more operating parameters are at extreme values, or when two or more unusual operating circumstances happen to coincide. Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-corner_case-en-noun-l7IljTTc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  2. (by extension) Any unusual scenario. Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-corner_case-en-noun-ncqr0bhZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45

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