payoff function

noun

A mathematical function describing the award given to a single player at the outcome of a game.

Meanings

nounpayoff function (plural payoff functions)

plural payoff functions

  1. computingA mathematical function describing the award given to a single player at the outcome of a game.

Translations

Czech výplatní funkce
  • výplatní funkcemathematical function
Icelandic vinningsfall
  • vinningsfallmathematical function
Polish funkcja zysku
  • funkcja zyskumathematical function
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