simulation
Meaning
A simulation is a sophisticated model or representation that mimics the behavior, dynamics, or processes of a real-world system or phenomenon, often employed for analysis, training, or experimentation in various fields such as science, engineering, and so
💡 While "simulation" can refer to a broad range of imitative processes, it is often misused to imply mere imitation rather than a structured and analytical representation of complex systems.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
city
council
commissioned
a
simulation
to
assess
how
a
prolonged
storm
would
affect
traffic
and
drainage
.
Engineers
fed
realistic
rainfall
data
into
the
model
and
adjusted
variables
until
the
results
matched
recent
events
.
By
observing
where
water
accumulated
and
which
streets
became
impassable
,
they
could
prioritise
repairs
and
reroute
buses
.
This
process
also
allowed
planners
to
anticipate
secondary
effects
,
such
as
delays
at
schools
and
increased
pressure
on
public
shelters
.
After
several
iterations
the
team
presented
clear
recommendations
for
minor
infrastructure
changes
that
would
reduce
disruption
in
future
storms
.
Common Phrases
computer simulation
simulation model
virtual simulation
Synonyms
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