simulation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program

   a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated

2. 2
   noun

   Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

   This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.

3. 3
   noun

   The process of simulating.

   Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.

4. 4
   noun

   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.

5. 5
   noun

   Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.

   For to him that opens himself, Men will hardly shew themselves averse, but will (fair) let him go on, and turn their freedom of speech to freedom of thought. And therefore it is a good shrewd Proverb of the Spaniard, Tell a lye, and find a Troth; as if there were no way of discovery, but by Simulation.

6. 6
   noun

   The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when no foul has been committed.

   "Players are very good at simulation," said Premier League referee Graham Poll. "I'm not saying they do practice, but I find it hard to believe they are so good at something without practicing. We have to issue more cards because it is the only way we can stop simulation spoiling the game. It is a cancer."

7. 7
   noun

   the act of giving a false appearance

8. 8
   noun

   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)

Etymology

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.