maximin

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
21
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/

Definition of maximin

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.
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noun

  1. A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.

verb

  1. To employ a maximin algorithm.

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Etymology

Blend of maximum + minimum.

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