Simulation

Quick meaning: Simulation is a noun meaning Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The process of simulating.
2. (video games) A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or warfare.
3. Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
4. (soccer) The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when no foul has been committed.

Example Sentences

This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.

Some kids in the classroom will be playing simulations after school.

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

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

Word Forms

• simulations

Synonyms for simulation

Depending on context, synonyms include imitation, model, pretense, pretence, analogy, feigning.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include analogy, pretending, model, pretense, feigning, pretence.

Related Dictionary Tools