simulation
nounEtymology
First attested in 1340 as Middle English symulacioun, from Middle French simulation, from Old French simulation/simulacion, from Latin simulātiōnem, from simulō (“imitate”). Morphologically simulate + -ion.
- derived from simulātiōnem
- derived from simulation
- derived from simulation
- derived from symulacioun
Definitions
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.
The process of simulating.
- Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.
A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or…
A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or warfare.
- Some kids in the classroom will be playing simulations after school.
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Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when no foul has been committed.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
A definitional loop anchored at simulation. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.
A definitional loop anchored at simulation. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.
7 hops · closes at simulation
curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.
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