noun, verb — 3 senses
/ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/ · /-.əˌ-/
Etymology Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).
Computing, Engineering, Game theory, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
Decision theory
Etymology Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).
Video games 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.
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