mixed strategy
/ˌmɪkst ˈstrætədʒi/
a strategy involving randomization among possible moves
mixed strategy in a sentence
“In rock-paper-scissors, the optimal mixed strategy is equal probability.”
Origin of mixed strategy
From mixed + strategy (Greek strategia generalship)
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