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use case subject A way in which a system can be used, described as a step-by-step sequence of actions, along with the system's response and certain other information 
extensionthe use case it extendsuse caseto make optional interactions explicit or to handle exceptional cases, therefore allowing the description of the basic use case to remain simpleA use case that makes optional interactions explicit or handles exceptional casesall the steps from the beginning of the use case to the end, including the handling of the unusual situation

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