minimax noun & adjective. ['mɪnɪmaks] M20.
[from MINI(MUM + MAX(IMUM.]
Math.
A. noun. The smallest of a set of maxima. M20.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a minimax; spec. in Game Theory, designating (a) a strategy that minimizes the greatest loss or risk to which a participant in a game etc. will be liable; (b) the theorem that for a finite zero-sum game with two players, the smallest maximum loss that a player can choose to risk is equal to the greatest minimum guaranteeable gain. Cf. MAXIMIN. M20.

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minimax verb. ['mɪnɪmaks] M20.
[from MINIMAX noun & adjective.]
Math.
1. verb trans. Make equal to a minimax value. M20.

2. verb intrans. Adopt or employ a minimax strategy. M20.

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