| game theory n. 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. |
game theory
n
(Mathematics) mathematical theory concerned with the optimum choice of strategy in situations involving a conflict of interest Also called theory of games
game-theoretic adj
game theory (g m) A mathematical method of making decisions in which a competitive situation is analyzed to determine the optimal course of action for an interested party. Game theory is often used in political, economic, and military planning. |
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| Noun | 1. | game theory - (economics) a theory of competition stated in terms of gains and losses among opposing players 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 |
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game theory
n (in business studies) → Spieltheorie f
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