Maximin

//ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.
Verb
  1. 1
    To employ a maximin algorithm.

Etymology

Blend of maximum + minimum.

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