Zero-sum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Zero-sum is an adjective meaning (game theory) Of a system, where all gains are offset by exactly equal losses.
Meaning
(game theory) Of a system, where all gains are offset by exactly equal losses.
More Meanings
- Ellipsis of zero-sum game, zero-sum situation, etc.
Example Sentences
When disorder reigns, humanity tends toward an extraction system. This kind of existence is one of low trust and zero-sum, where people are replaceable, the past is overlooked, and those who react quickly prevail.
Dalio is right, but somewhat self-serving. If hedge-fund managers are playing a zero-sum game, what is their social utility? […] Can it really be in America’s interest to have so much of its young talent playing a zero-sum game?
Word Forms
- zero-sums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zero, negative-sum, alternating, equiefficient, antidominant, equientropic.
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