simulation
Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
Noun 4 meanings
Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
“This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.”
The process of simulating.
“Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.”
A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or warfare.
“Some kids in the classroom will be playing simulations after school.”
Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
Etymology
First attested in 1340 as Middle English symulacioun, from Middle French simulation, from Old French simulation/simulacion, from Latin simulātiōnem, from simulō (“imitate”). Morphologically simulate + -ion.
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SIMULATION at a glance
SIMULATION has 10 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (S 1 + I 1 + M 3 + U 1 + L 1 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + O 1 + N 1) and 16 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,728 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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