Minimal vs Minimax - What's the difference?
minimal | minimax |
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
(arts) characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
(music) characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
In decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.
