Meaning & use
simulation
An imitation of a real situation or process, often using a computer model, for study or training.
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Pilots practice emergency landings in a flight simulation before ever flying a real plane.
The scientists ran a computer simulation to predict how the virus might spread.
A note on using this word
Simulation implies a controlled, artificial recreation of reality, useful for testing outcomes without real-world risk.
Words with a similar meaning
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