Minimax Definition

mĭnə-măks

adjective

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

Webster's New World

noun

Such a strategy or technique.

Webster's New World

In decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

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verb

To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.

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Other Word Forms of Minimax

Singular:

minimax

Plural:

From minimum + maximum

From Wiktionary
mini(mum) max(imum)

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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