maximin
verbEtymology Blend of maximum + minimum.
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To employ a maximin algorithm.
maximin
noun/ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/
Etymology Blend of maximum + minimum.
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Computing, Engineering, Game theory, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.
Decision theory
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