Meaning of the word "game theory" in English

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game theory

US /ɡeɪm ˈθɪr.i/
UK /ɡeɪm ˈθɪə.ri/
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Noun

the mathematical study of strategies for dealing with competitive situations where the outcome of a participant's choice of action depends critically on the actions of other participants

Example:
In economics, game theory is used to model the behavior of firms in an oligopoly.
The prisoner's dilemma is a classic example of game theory.