minimax

English

Etymology

Blend of mini(mum) +‎ max(imum).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/, /-.əˌ-/

Noun

minimax (plural minimaxes)

  1. (decision theory, game theory) A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

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Verb

minimax (third-person singular simple present minimaxes, present participle minimaxing, simple past and past participle minimaxed)

  1. To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.

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