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minimax en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /-.əˌ-/
• /ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/

Etymology

Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).

Meanings

1. (qualifier:decision theory) A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
minimaxes	Number=Plur		lexicographic
minmax		alternative	lexicographic

Deriveds

Courant minimax principle

minimax en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /-.əˌ-/
• /ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/

Etymology

Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).

Meanings

1. To invest heavily into one skill or ability, to the end of maximizing some beneficial effect.
2. To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
minimaxing	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
minmax		alternative	lexicographic
minimaxes	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
min-max		alternative	lexicographic
minimaxed	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
minimaxed	Tense=Past		lexicographic

Relateds

maximin