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Noun: game theory  geym thee-u-ree
  1. (economics) a theory of competition stated in terms of gains and losses among opposing players
    "Game theory is used to analyse strategic decision-making in various fields";
    - theory of games, games theory

Derived forms: games theory

Type of: scientific theory

Encyclopedia: Game theory