Simulation: meaning, definitions and examples

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simulation

 

[ ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer science

The imitation of a real-world process or system over time, using a model to study and analyze its behavior.

Synonyms

emulation, modeling, replication

Examples of usage

  • Simulation is often used in computer science to test the performance of algorithms.
  • Engineers use simulation to predict how a new bridge will respond to different loads.
  • The simulation of weather patterns helps meteorologists make more accurate forecasts.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

A representation of a real-life situation or activity in a virtual environment, often for entertainment or training purposes.

Synonyms

emulator, simulator, virtual reality

Examples of usage

  • The video game offers a realistic simulation of flying a plane.
  • Simulation games allow players to experience various scenarios and challenges.
  • Virtual reality technology has revolutionized the way simulations are created.
Context #3 | Noun

education

A technique for learning and practicing skills through imitation or role-playing exercises.

Synonyms

imitation, practice, role-play

Examples of usage

  • Medical students use simulation to simulate surgeries before operating on real patients.
  • Simulations in language learning help students practice conversations in a safe environment.
  • Role-playing simulations are often used in leadership training programs.

Translations

Translations of the word "simulation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simulação

🇮🇳 अनुकरण

🇩🇪 Simulation

🇮🇩 simulasi

🇺🇦 симуляція

🇵🇱 symulacja

🇯🇵 シミュレーション

🇫🇷 simulation

🇪🇸 simulación

🇹🇷 simülasyon

🇰🇷 시뮬레이션

🇸🇦 محاكاة

🇨🇿 simulace

🇸🇰 simulácia

🇨🇳 模拟

🇸🇮 simulacija

🇮🇸 hermir

🇰🇿 имитация

🇬🇪 სიმულაცია

🇦🇿 simulyasiya

🇲🇽 simulación

Etymology

The word 'simulation' originated from the Latin word 'simulare', meaning 'to copy' or 'to imitate'. The concept of simulation has been used in various fields such as computer science, gaming, and education to replicate real-world processes or scenarios in a controlled environment for analysis, training, or entertainment purposes.

See also: dissimulate, simulatable, simulated, simulator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,186, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.