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maximin en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/

Etymology

Blend of maximum + minimum.

Meanings

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

Forms

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maximins Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

minimax

maximin en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/

Etymology

Blend of maximum + minimum.

Meanings

  1. To employ a maximin algorithm.

Forms

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maximinning Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
maximins Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
maximinned Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
maximinned Tense=Past lexicographic
maximined Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
maximined Tense=Past lexicographic
maximining Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic