minimax
/ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/
minimax noun: a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
Noun
minimax (plural minimaxes)
- A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
Verb
minimax (third-person singular simple present minimaxes, present participle minimaxing, simple past and past participle minimaxed)
- To invest heavily into one skill or ability, to the end of maximizing some beneficial effect.
- To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.
minimax meaning in Tamil
minimax in Tamil
- குறைவான உச்ச அளவு
Forms of minimax
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | minimaxes |
| alternative form | minmax |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | minimaxes |
| present participle | minimaxing |
| past participle | minimaxed |
| past | minimaxed |
| alternative form | min-max |
Origin of minimax
Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).
Words formed from minimax
Questions about minimax
- What does minimax mean?
- Minimax means a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
- What is minimax in Tamil?
- Minimax in Tamil is குறைவான உச்ச அளவு. See Minimax meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is minimax?
- Minimax can be a noun or a verb.
- How do you pronounce minimax?
- Minimax is pronounced /ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/.
- What is the plural of minimax?
- The plural of minimax is minimaxes.
Words near minimax in the dictionary
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