"secretary problem" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: secretary problems [plural]
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  1. (probability theory) The problem of selecting the best out of n applicants for a position, under the condition that all applicants are interviewed in random order, the quality of the applicants is not known before interviewing, and once rejected an applicant cannot be recalled. Wikipedia link: secretary problem Categories (topical): Probability theory
    Sense id: en-secretary_problem-en-noun-JXbQiauY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, probability-theory, sciences

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