theorycraft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To analyze (especially mathematically) the underlying mechanics of a video game in order to optimize or minimax one's gameplay.
noun
  1. Theorycrafting.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

theorycraft theorycrafts theorycrafting theorycrafted

Etymology

From theory + -craft.

Derived words

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