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simulation

/ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃn̩/

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What does simulation mean?

noun

  1. Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
  2. The process of simulating.
  3. A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or warfare.
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
  2. The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when no foul has been committed.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃn̩/

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But the voter by ballot is strongly impelled to the practice of the more enormous sin of simulation.
William GodwinThoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the AuthorProject Gutenberg ebook #743
He can save himself much trouble by remembering that in this simulation there is much dishonesty and few lies.
Hans GrossCriminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and StudentsTranslated by Horace Meyer KallenProject Gutenberg ebook #1320
More book examples (3)
For any simulation of that which is natural must sooner or later lead to nothing, or worse than nothing.
Annie Payson CallPower Through ReposeProject Gutenberg ebook #4337
On several occasions she had taken to her bed, but when a physician was called, a diagnosis was given of simulation, or hysteria.
William Healy; Mary Tenney HealyPathology of Lying, Accusation, and Swindling: A Study in Forensic PsychologyProject Gutenberg ebook #449
The Ephemerides contains an instance of the simulation of menstruation after death, and Testa speaks of menstruation lasting through a long sleep.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747