as in miniature
something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people
—often + of
a computer simulation of spaceflight simulations of body movements a simulation of the planet's surface
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Recent Examples of simulation
Known as a world model, these systems take inspiration from the logic of the physical world to build an internal simulation of reality, allowing AI to learn, plan, and make decisions in a more human-like manner.
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 11 June 2025
McHenry used advanced computer simulations to calculate the exact parameters for the jump, including ramp design, speed, and vehicle specs.
—Joe Salas
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
But computer simulations show that there are filaments and tendrils of dark matter crisscrossing the voids like a faint echo of the grand cosmic web, repeating itself in miniature.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Drawing upon observations by the Gaia and Hubble space telescopes, the team ran thousands of simulations of different scenarios over the next ten billion years.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 11 June 2025
McHenry used advanced computer simulations to calculate the exact parameters for the jump, including ramp design, speed, and vehicle specs.
—Joe Salas
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
But computer simulations show that there are filaments and tendrils of dark matter crisscrossing the voids like a faint echo of the grand cosmic web, repeating itself in miniature.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Drawing upon observations by the Gaia and Hubble space telescopes, the team ran thousands of simulations of different scenarios over the next ten billion years.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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But computer simulations show that there are filaments and tendrils of dark matter crisscrossing the voids like a faint echo of the grand cosmic web, repeating itself in miniature.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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With that being said, my personal favorite is the mystery room, featuring a spooky haunted house miniature display, as well as a crime solving display above the shelves.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Book a hang gliding lesson or pilot a reproduction of the glider the Wright brothers flew in 1902.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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The reproduction of the gallows is certain to evoke strong emotions for visitors.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Competitive advantage lies in differentiation, not imitation.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rare Breed agreed not to develop FRTs for pistols and to enforce its patents to block potentially unsafe imitations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Moore had to deal with the rejection of her only attempt at a novel and the news that her Selected Poems had been remaindered at thirty cents a copy.—
Susan Gubar
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Alternatively, for a Chicago water bill, a unit owner may obtain a copy of the city of Chicago water bill and full payment certificate from the Chicago Department of Finance, which can be obtained online.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Here are some of the scenes unfolding as mock drills get underway: National Disaster Response Force personnel take part in a civil defense mock drill in Varanasi, India.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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If a gorilla mock charges (pounding its chest and sprinting toward you), resist every instinct to scream and run.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Access Data From Anywhere: Remote Capabilities Ensuring Reliability And Accuracy A fully operational digital twin provides a replication of a system or asset that can be accessed from anywhere at any time.—
Simon Bennett,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Under the terms of the legislation, the digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Along with developing a comprehensive rebuilding master plan and supporting the Palisades’ infrastructure reconstruction, AECOM will help coordinate broader public and private rebuilding efforts.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Ten years ago, an N.H.S. statement said there was insufficient evidence to show reconstruction surgery was effective.—
Nariman El-Mofty Nariman El-Mofty,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The classrooms will feature full-size cabin and galley mock-ups of Flexjet’s multiple aircraft types.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Although in-hand images aren’t yet available, a speculative mock-up was provided which is said to resemble the upcoming Air Jordan 3 RM in its sample form.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 June 2025
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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