minimax
[ min-uh-maks ]
noun
a strategy of game theory employed to minimize a player's maximum possible loss.
Origin of minimax
1- Compare maximin.
Words that may be confused with minimax
- minimax , min-max
Words Nearby minimax
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British Dictionary definitions for minimax
minimax
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌmæks) /
noun
maths the lowest of a set of maximum values
(in game theory, etc) the procedure of choosing the strategy that least benefits the most advantaged member of a group: Compare maximin
Origin of minimax
1C20: from mini (mum) + max (imum)
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