Definition of simulation
1 : the act or process of simulating
2 : a sham object : counterfeit
3a : the imitative representation of the functioning of one system or process by means of the functioning of another a computer simulation of an industrial processb : examination of a problem often not subject to direct experimentation by means of a simulating device
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Examples of simulation in a Sentence
a computer simulation of spaceflight
a simulation of the planet's surface
They use computer simulation to predict weather conditions.
Recent Examples of simulation from the Web
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Meteorologists mostly credit complex high-resolution computer models that take in giant amounts of real-world data from satellites and elsewhere and use physics formulas to crunch out countless simulations of what’s going to happen next.
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The Associated Press interviewed dozens of scientists and consulted computer simulations.
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Most folks think through a mental simulation of completing various stages of the task and budget time accordingly.
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Winning the bank management simulation with a total net income of $1,915,000 were Bradfield, Pluenneke, Shumate and Smith.
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Even after the latest simulation, experts continue to doubt the progress of the GMD system.
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Participants will tour the factories and museums of the five brands; experience a Maserati, Lamborghini and Ferrari on private drives and on a race track; and test their skill as a Formula 1 pit crew member during a simulation.
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One expert group ran a worst-case computer simulation of what would happen if the U.S. does not curb emissions, but other nations do meet their targets.
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One expert group ran a worst-case computer simulation of what would happen if the U.S. does not curb emissions, but other nations do meet their targets.
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Origin and Etymology of simulation
Middle English simulacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin simulation-, simulatio, from simulare
First Known Use: 14th century
SIMULATION Defined for English Language Learners
simulation
playDefinition of simulation for English Language Learners
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: something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people
Law Dictionary
simulation
playLegal Definition of simulation
1 : the act of simulating
2 : a contract that by mutual agreement does not express the true intent of the parties — see also counterletter — compare disguised donation at donation
Additional Notes on simulation
Although a simulation does not have effect as between the parties, its lack of effect may not be asserted against third parties, such as creditors or bona fide purchasers, to avoid liability.
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