A utilityUtility Function is a function that assigns numerical values ("utilities") to outcomes, in such a way that outcomes with higher utilities are absolutely always preferred to outcomes with lower utilities, with no exceptions; the lack of exploitable holes in the preference ordering is necessary for the definition and separates utility from mere reward.
AutilityUtility Function is a function that assigns numerical values ("utilities") to outcomes, in such a way that outcomes with higher utilities are absolutely always preferred to outcomes with lower utilities, with no exceptions; the lack of exploitable holes in the preference ordering is necessary for the definition and separates utility from mere reward.