"backward induction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: backward inductions [plural]
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  1. (game theory) The process of reasoning backwards in time, from the end of a problem or situation, to determine a sequence of optimal actions. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Game theory Related terms: decision tree

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