Minimax (disambiguation)

Minimax is a strategy in decision theory and related disciplines.

Minimax, minmax, or min-max can also refer to:

Mathematics

 * Minimax estimator, an estimator whose maximal risk is minimal between all possible estimators
 * Minimax approximation algorithm, algorithms to approximate a function
 * The Courant minimax principle, a characterization of the eigenvalues of a real symmetric matrix
 * Minimax theorem, one of a number of theorems relating to the max-min inequality
 * The Min-max theorem, a characterization of eigenvalues of compact Hermitian operators on Hilbert spaces
 * Minimax Condorcet method, one of the Condorcet compliant electoral systems.
 * God's number, the minimum number of moves required to solve a puzzle at its maximum complexity
 * Yao's principle, regarding the expected cost of algorithms
 * The fundamental max–min inequality of real analysis
 * Saddle point, also known as the minimax point

Other

 * Minimax (TV channel), a television channel available in Central and Eastern Europe (not to be confused with the Pakistani television channel)
 * Disney XD (Spanish TV channel), formerly known as Minimax
 * Teletoon+, a Polish television channel formerly known as Minimax
 * Min-maxing, a role-playing or wargame strategy
 * 'mini-maxing', a strategy in the board game Hex
 * Mini-MAX, a family of ultralight aircraft
 * Minimax Limited, a manufacturer of fire extinguishers
 * miniMAX Discount, defunct Romanian supermarket chain
 * Minimax, a cooking approach promoted by celebrity chef Graham Kerr in the 1980s and 1990s
 * Frosted Mini-Wheats, a cereal made by Kellogg's known as Mini Max in the UK
 * Mini-Max, a character in Disney's Big Hero 6: The Series