game theory

A mathematical method of decision-making in which a competitive situation is analyzed to determine the optimal course of action for an interested party, often used in political, economic, and military planning. Also called theory of games.

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game theory

(Mathematics) mathematical theory concerned with the optimum choice of strategy in situations involving a conflict of interest. Also called: theory of games

ˌgame-ˌtheoˈretic adj

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game′ the`ory

a mathematical theory that deals with strategies for maximizing gains and minimizing losses within prescribed constraints.

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Noun

game theory - (economics) a theory of competition stated in terms of gains and losses among opposing players

theory of games

zero-sum game - a game in which the total of all the gains and losses is zero

scientific theory - a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable"

economic science, economics, political economy - the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management

Nash equilibrium - (game theory) a stable state of a system that involves several interacting participants in which no participant can gain by a change of strategy as long as all the other participants remain unchanged

Translations

teoria dels jocs

teorie her

spilteori

Spieltheorie

θεωρία παιγνίων

ludoteorio

teoría de juegos

peliteoria

théorie des jeux

játékelmélet

teori permainan

leikjafræði

teoria dei giochi

žaidimų teorija

speltheorie

spillteori

teoria gier

teoria dos jogos

teoria jocului

теория игр

teória hier

spelteori

oyun kuramı

lý thuyết trò chơi

game theory

n (in business studies) → Spieltheorie f

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