simulation.
Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
Meaning & usage
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 warfare.
Some kids in the classroom will be playing simulations after school.
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.
Where this word comes from
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.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.