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maximin

max·i·min [ máksimin ] (plural max·i·mins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. largest of set: in mathematics, the largest of a set of minimum values

2. strategy of increasing smallest advantage: in game theory, a strategy of attempting to maximize the smallest possible advantage

[Mid-20th century. Blend of maximum + minimum; modeled on minimax]
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