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minimax Definition

mini·max (min′ē maks′, -i-)

adjective

of or having to do with a strategy or technique for minimizing the maximum error or loss

noun

such a strategy or technique

minimax Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • strategy: You will also have to add something to your understanding of the minimax strategy.
  • regret: We also describe how minimax regret can be used to drive the process of eliciting preferences itself.
  • algorithm: A second algorithm, the minimax game tree algorithm, is also available.