game theory

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === game theory (countable and uncountable, plural game theories) (mathematics, economics) A branch of applied mathematics that studies strategic situations in which individuals or organisations choose various actions in an attempt to maximize their returns. (countable) An individual theory within that branch. ==== Synonyms ==== theory of games (archaic) ==== Derived terms ==== game-theoretical ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Anagrams === heterogamy