maximin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.
verb
  1. To employ a maximin algorithm.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/

Word forms

maximin maximins maximining maximinning maximined maximinned

Etymology

Blend of maximum + minimum.

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