simulation

CEFRB1

/ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A model or imitation of a real situation.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or warfare.

Examples

  • The numerical values shown above derive from Hobson's simulation.

  • The proposed method is applied to three case studies in simulation.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Synonyms
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The process of simulating.

  2. Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

  3. Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.

More examples

In context

  • A computer simulation of how the planet functions

  • Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.

  • The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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.