Simulation Meaning
/ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃn̩/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomething that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
nounThe process of simulating.
Sentence Examples
The numerical values shown above derive from Hobson's simulation.
The proposed method is applied to three case studies in simulation.
A computer simulation of how the planet functions
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The astronauts practiced in a ____ of the spacecraft before the real mission.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The computer ____ showed how the new bridge would react to strong winds.
Word Origin & History
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.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For to him that opens himself, Men will hardly shew themselves averse, but will (fair) let him go on, and turn their freedom of speech to freedom of thought. And therefore it is a good shrewd Proverb of the Spaniard, Tell a lye, and find a Troth; as if there were no way of discovery, but by Simulation."
— 1625, Francis Bacon, “Of Simulation and Dissimulation”, in The essays, or Counsels, civil & moral, with a table of the colours of good and evil. Whereunto is added The wisdome of the ancients, enlarged by the author, published 1680:
""Players are very good at simulation," said Premier League referee Graham Poll. "I'm not saying they do practice, but I find it hard to believe they are so good at something without practicing. We have to issue more cards because it is the only way we can stop simulation spoiling the game. It is a cancer.""
— 2004 April 19, Ravi Ubha, “Inside Soccer: FIFA gives Cameroon short(s) shrift”, in Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
"In the build-up to the second spot-kick, André Villas-Boas felt United striker Danny Welbeck had deliberately tripped over the leg of Branislav Ivanovic rather than an intentional foul being committed. "Referees have pretty clear orders on simulation, but it is difficult for them to assess the difference between simulation and fouls in those situations," he said."
— 2012 February 11, “AVB wants action on simulation”, in Belfast Telegraph:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The astronauts practiced in a ____ of the spacecraft before the real mission.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The computer ____ showed how the new bridge would react to strong winds.