game theory

game the·o·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [geym thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /geɪm ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
- /ɡeɪm ˈθɪəri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geym thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /geɪm ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of game theory words

noun game theory a mathematical theory that deals with strategies for maximizing gains and minimizing losses within prescribed constraints, as the rules of a card game: widely applied in the solution of various decision-making problems, as those of military strategy and business policy. 1
noun game theory mathematical theory concerned with the optimum choice of strategy in situations involving a conflict of interest 0
noun game theory a method of using mathematical analysis to select the best available strategy in order to minimize one's maximum losses or maximize one's minimum winnings in a game, war, business competition, etc. 0

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Origin of game theory

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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game theory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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