maximin

[ mak-suh-min ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a strategy of game theory employed to maximize a player's minimum possible gain.

maximin

/ ˈmæksɪˌmɪn /

maths the highest of a set of minimum values
See minimax
(in game theory, etc) the procedure of choosing the strategy that most benefits the least advantaged member of a group Compare minimax

Origin of maximin¹

First recorded in 1950–55; maxi(mum) + min(imum)

Origin of maximin¹

C20: from maxi ( mum ) + min ( imum )

The superstitious tyrant Maximin endeavoured to revive the dying paganism, and to renew the persecution.

Cruelty and superstition were the ruling passions of the soul of Maximin.

The troops listened with pleasure to the emissaries of Maximin.

Maximin proceeds to Sirmium, with the design of attacking the Sarmatians.

Maximin defeats the Germans and drives them across the Rhine.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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