minimax
/ˈmɪnɪmæks/
a strategy minimizing the maximum possible loss
minimax in a sentence
“The minimax algorithm is used in chess-playing computers.”
Origin of minimax
From minimum + maximum
Related Words
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a strategy involving randomization among possible moves
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a situation where some players have more information than others
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the study of mathematical models of strategic interaction
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a state where no player benefits by unilaterally changing strategy
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the reward or outcome a player receives from a strategy
dominant strategy
a strategy that yields the best outcome regardless of opponents' choices