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- Dictionarysimulation/ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃn/
noun
- 1. imitation of a situation or process: "simulation of blood flowing through arteries and veins"
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a model of a set of problems or events that can be used to teach someone how to do something, or the process of making such a model: The manager prepared a computer simulation of likely sales performance for the rest of the year. [ U ] in football, the act of pretending to have been fouled to try to win a penalty or free kick unfairly:
A simulation is an imitative representation of a process or system that could exist in the real world. [1] [2] [3] In this broad sense, simulation can often be used interchangeably with model. [2] .
A simulation is a model that mimics the operation of an existing or proposed system, providing evidence for decision-making by being able to test different scenarios or process changes. This can be coupled with virtual reality technologies for a more immersive experience.
a. : the imitative representation of the functioning of one system or process by means of the functioning of another. a computer simulation of an industrial process. b. : examination of a problem often not subject to direct experimentation by means of a simulating device.
the act or process of pretending; feigning. an assumption or imitation of a particular appearance or form; counterfeit; sham. Psychiatry. a conscious attempt to feign some mental or physical disorder to escape punishment or to gain a desired objective.
Simulation, in industry, science, and education, a research or teaching technique that reproduces actual events and processes under test conditions. Developing a simulation is often a highly complex mathematical process.
A simulation is something that represents something else — it isn't the real thing. At times you might perform a simulation as practice for real life, such as a flight simulation that’s used to train pilots.
Simulation is the process of simulating something or the result of simulating it. Training includes realistic simulation of casualty procedures. American English : simulation / sɪmyəˈleɪʃən /
[countable, uncountable] a situation in which a particular set of conditions is created artificially in order to study or experience something that could exist in reality. a computer simulation of how the planet functions. a simulation model. An important part of training is role-play and the simulation of court cases. Extra Examples.
1. imitation or enactment, as of conditions anticipated. 2. the act or process of pretending; feigning. 3. an assumption or imitation of a particular appearance or form; counterfeit. 4. the representation of the behavior or characteristics of one system through the use of another system, esp. using a computer.