Definition of "minimax" []

• Of or relating to the strategy in game theory that minimizes the maximum risk for a player. (adjective)

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• "This strategy would later be dubbed "minimax lookahead.""
• "I agree somewhat with the sentiment, but I think you’re taking it a little too far, the damage to infrastructure and the economy from nuclear bombings would be greater than the equivalent number of traffic deaths, also cars aren’t thinking opponents, but terrorists are, so that justifies taking what game theorists would call a minimax strategy."
• "Thus, it will be necessary to register in the proper trade department, store, shop or "minimax," whatever kind of store there is, in the rural sectors and in the cities."