minimax

[min-uh-maks]

noun

1. a strategy of game theory employed to minimize a player's maximum possible loss.

minimax

/ ˈmɪnɪˌmæks /

noun

1. maths the lowest of a set of maximum values

2. (in game theory, etc) the procedure of choosing the strategy that least benefits the most advantaged member of a group Compare maximin

Word History and Origins

Origin of minimax¹

First recorded in 1940–45; mini(mum) + max(imum)

Word History and Origins

Origin of minimax¹

C20: from _mini ( _mum ) + _max ( _imum )

Example Sentences

Discovery on Tuesday sued a Chinese artificial intelligence firm called MiniMax for copyright infringement, alleging its AI service generates iconic characters including Darth Vader, the Minions and Wonder Woman without the studios’ permission.

From Los Angeles Times

The entertainment companies requested that MiniMax be restrained from further infringement.

From Los Angeles Times

Shanghai-based MiniMax has a service called Hailuo AI, which is marketed as a “Hollywood studio in your pocket” and used characters including the Joker and Groot in its ads without the studios’ permission, the studios’ lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times

“MiniMax’s copyright infringement is willful and brazen.”

From Los Angeles Times

MiniMax did not immediately return a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times