"positive-sum" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} positive-sum (not comparable)
  1. (game theory) Pertaining to a game or situation where overall benefits to all participants can increase. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Game theory Related terms: negative-sum, zero-sum

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