minimax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

verb

To invest heavily into one skill or ability, to the end of maximizing some beneficial effect.
To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.

/ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/ /-.əˌ-/

minimax minimaxes minmax minimaxing minimaxed min-max

Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).

maximin

Courant minimax principle

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