# maximin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmæk.sɪˌmɪn/

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

## Etymology
Blend of maximum + minimum.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/maximin