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minimaxnoun
In decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
minimaxverb
To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.
Etymology: * From minimum + maximum
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Minimax
Minimax (sometimes MinMax, MM or saddle point) is a decision rule used in artificial intelligence, decision theory, game theory, statistics, and philosophy for minimizing the possible loss for a worst case (maximum loss) scenario. When dealing with gains, it is referred to as "maximin" – to maximize the minimum gain. Originally formulated for several-player zero-sum game theory, covering both the cases where players take alternate moves and those where they make simultaneous moves, it has also been extended to more complex games and to general decision-making in the presence of uncertainty.
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minimax
Minimax is a decision-making strategy commonly used in game theory, whereby a player aims to minimize their potential losses while maximizing their potential gains. It involves considering all possible moves and their potential outcomes to determine the best course of action.
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Minimax
Minimax is a decision rule used in decision theory, game theory, statistics and philosophy for minimizing the possible loss for a worst case scenario. Alternatively, it can be thought of as maximizing the minimum gain. Originally formulated for two-player zero-sum game theory, covering both the cases where players take alternate moves and those where they make simultaneous moves, it has also been extended to more complex games and to general decision making in the presence of uncertainty.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of minimax in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of minimax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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