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simulation

noun

Definition of simulation

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 Nvidia, which invested in Reactor via its NVentures VC arm, has developed its own Cosmos world models, alongside Isaac tools for robot simulation and Jetson computers that run AI on robots. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026 Better lineage improves simulation quality, which produces better model behavior, which generates better outcomes and richer feedback, strengthening governance by exposing the gaps previous cycles missed. — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 For one, the system was demonstrated in simulations, not a full real-world demonstration in which a freely operating robot continuously read someone's EEG and corrected its behavior around the house. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026 Of course, in this case Megatron isn't the diabolical leader of the Decepticons who killed Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, but the most detailed simulation to date of the early universe. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulation

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Noun

Rhode has continued to expand its cheek category, with a recent collaboration with Alexandra Leclerc to create Pocket Pearl, a miniature, reflective riff on the original formula.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Trader Joe’s is also loaded up with all things miniature this year.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of miniature

Noun

This exhibit displays body parts and specimens crucial to human development and reproduction.

— Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
On the editorial side, this includes the licenses for reproductions in books like exhibition catalogs, scholarly tomes, and even the covers of novels, as well as publications, for news coverage and criticism for exhibitions as well as general use.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of reproduction

Noun

Kubiak, who was KU’s wide-receivers coach in 2015, took part in his obligatory interview with CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson and did an imitation of Joe Namath.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
What was then widely regarded as a poor imitation of the real thing has since moved into the mainstream.

— Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of imitation

Noun

Cyberpunk 2077, which has sold more than 40 million copies, is an open-world action-adventure set in Night City, a megalopolis driven by power, glamour and body modification.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Now, with over 400 million copies sold, the series has been widely adapted into TV shows and films, including one starring actor Jack Black.

— Kat Tran October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of copy

Noun

Idzik and fellow walk-on Jordan Garside would reserve a lecture hall in the business school, write their mocks on the whiteboard and throw a two-person draft party.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Early on in the pre-draft process, Stirtz was a popular match for Denver in mocks.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026

Definition of mock

Noun

Imagery, in its poetic sense, is unbridled by the laws of the real, unconcerned with replication, devoted instead to the rolling expanse of attempt.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Over time, large-scale replication and extension studies of the marshmallow test with more diverse socioeconomic and racial samples found more nuanced findings.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of replication

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The center is designed to develop and train humanoids specifically for public safety applications, with engineers using realistic environments and mock-ups to test the machines and collect training data.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Thousands of spectators lined the Chicago River to watch floating mock-ups of Victorian houses become engulfed by flames — a la the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 — but the buildings failed to ignite.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of mock-up

Noun

Software then converts those measurements into a digital reconstruction that follows the material’s movements almost in real time.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Israeli leaders have said little about the unprecedented death toll in Gaza, the humanitarian catastrophe and the lack of reconstruction.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

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