MINIMAX | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Minimax

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 20th century (in rare sense ‘point in topological space at which function defined on the space is stationary’): blend of minimum and maximum

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɪnɪmaks
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the lowest of a set of maximum values.

Short Definition:

lowest of set of maximum values

Word: Minimax

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɪnɪmaks
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(in game theory) denoting a strategy that minimizes the greatest risk to a participant.

Short Definition:

denoting strategy that minimizes greatest risk to participant

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