simulate
Meaning
To simulate is to create a representation or model of a system, process, or phenomenon, often through computational means, in order to analyze its behavior or predict its outcomes under varying conditions, thereby facilitating understanding and experiment
💡 While "simulate" is often used in scientific and technical contexts, it can also be misapplied in casual conversation to imply mere imitation rather than the systematic modeling intended in academic discourse.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
and
configured
a
small
model
on
her
laptop
to
simulate
the
weekend
commute
so
she
could
determine
the
optimal
departure
time
.
She
systematically
altered
variables
such
as
route
,
departure
time
,
and
anticipated
traffic
patterns
to
observe
how
delays
would
accumulate
.
The
simulation
indicated
that
leaving
twenty
minutes
earlier
consistently
reduced
travel
time
and
lowered
her
stress
.
Satisfied
,
she
exported
the
scenarios
and
discussed
the
pragmatic
advantages
with
her
partner
.
They
decided
to
trial
the
new
schedule
for
a
week
to
validate
the
predicted
improvement
.
Common Phrases
simulate a process
simulate an environment
simulate behavior
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