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maximin.

A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/
  1. A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.

Where this word comes from

Blend of maximum + minimum.

verb/ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/
  1. To employ a maximin algorithm.

Where this word comes from

Blend of maximum + minimum.

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