As nouns the difference between optimum and minimax
is that optimum is the best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances while minimax is in decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
As an adjective optimum
is best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.
As a verb minimax is
to find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.
optimum
English
Noun
(en-noun)
The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
Related terms
* optimal
* optimise, optimize
* optimism
* optimist
* optimistic
Derived terms
* global optimum
* local optimum
Adjective
(head)
best or most advantageous; surpassing all others
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minimax
Noun
(es)
In decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
Verb
To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.
See also
* maximin
