simulation
pronunciation
How to pronounce simulation in British English:
UK [ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn]
How to pronounce simulation in American English:
US [ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program
- the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)
- representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
- the act of giving a false appearance
Word Origin
- simulation (n.)
- mid-14c., "a false show, false profession," from Old French simulation "pretence" and directly from Latin simulationem (nominative simulatio) "an imitating, feigning, false show, hypocrisy," noun of action from past participle stem of simulare "imitate," from stem of similis "like" (see similar). Meaning "a model or mock-up for purposes of experiment or training" is from 1954.
Example
- 1. Again , the chiral pattern emerged from the simulation .
- 2. Students begin working in the simulation lab almost immediately .
- 3. The exercise routines combine yoga breathing techniques and laughter simulation with stretching , chanting and role playing .
- 4. The simulation also included oncoming traffic and winding roads .
- 5. Her work often involves watching computer simulation programs that replay elevator decision-making .