minimax

English

Etymology

Blend of minimum +‎ maximum.

Noun

minimax (plural minimaxes)

1. (decision theory, game theory) A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

Alternative forms

• minmax

Derived terms

• Courant minimax principle

Verb

minimax (third-person singular simple present minimaxes, present participle minimaxing, simple past and past participle minimaxed)

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

Alternative forms

• min-max

See also

• maximin

Anagrams

• maximin