WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
game′ the′ory, 
  1. Mathematicsa 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. Also called theory of games. 
  • 1950–55

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
game theory n
  1. mathematical theory concerned with the optimum choice of strategy in situations involving a conflict of interestAlso called: theory of games
ˌgame-ˌtheoˈretic adj
'game theory' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
maximin - minimax - theory of games - von Neumann

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