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Word: Maximin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1950s: blend of maximum and minimum, on the pattern of minimax
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmaksɪmɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the highest of a set of minimum values.
Short Definition:highest of set of minimum values
Definition:
denoting a method or strategy in game theory that maximizes the smallest gain that can be relied on by a participant in a game or other situation of conflict.
Short Definition:denoting method or strategy in game theory
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