secretary problem

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Noun

1. {{label|en|probability theory}} The [[problem]] of selecting the best out of ''[[n]]'' [[applicant]]s for a position, under the condition that all applicants are [[interview]]ed in random order, the quality of the applicants is not known before interviewing, and once rejected an applicant cannot be recalled.

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