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/ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃn̩/ · noun
Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour..
This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.
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.
Some kids in the classroom will be playing simulations after school.
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.
"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."
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.
Use simulation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Simulation means Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour..
Common synonyms include imitation, replica, model, pretense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.
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